Russian reveals Ukraine’s successes before Putin cuts him off

Kyiv | President Vladimir Putin abruptly interrupted an acting regional governor who said Ukraine’s military had taken control of 28 towns and villages in Russia’s Kursk border region, prompting a sixth of its population to flee.

Alexey Smirnov said Ukrainian forces had penetrated at least 12 kilometres into the region and controlled a border area 40 kilometres wide before Mr Putin cut him off at a televised meeting with defence officials on Monday (Tuesday AEST), saying this was a matter for the military to assess.

Bloomberg