Overview

• Russian forces announced the recapture of Gouevo in the Koursk region, leaving Ukrainian troops with control over only two border villages in the area.
• Ukraine's summer 2024 offensive in Koursk, which initially secured over 1,000 square kilometers, has been largely reversed by sustained Russian counterattacks.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the presence of Ukrainian soldiers in Russia's Belgorod region, marking a rare cross-border operation.
• Military analysts report Ukrainian forces control a small area of 13 square kilometers near Demidovka in Belgorod, as operations continue.
• Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing frustration over ongoing Russian bombardments and the lack of progress toward a ceasefire.