1. Emergency Declared: Russia has declared a “federal-level” emergency in the Kursk region following the Ukrainian attack¹. Hundreds of Ukrainian troops crossed the border, marking Kyiv’s most significant assault on Russian soil since the war began.

2. Missile Strike: A Russian plane-launched missile struck a shopping mall in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 44 injuries. The mall is located in a residential area⁴. Thick black smoke rose above the site after the strike.

3. Ongoing Conflict: Unofficial reports indicate that Ukrainian forces have advanced up to 15 kilometers (9 miles) into the Kursk region². The situation remains tense, and further developments are closely monitored.

This conflict underscores the severity of the Russo-Ukrainian War and its impact on civilians in the region. Authorities are responding to the crisis, but the situation remains volatile.

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 8/9/2024
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(2) Russia declares an emergency in Kursk, under attack by Ukraine. 11 …. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kursk-incursion-3eba46949e065fac9d846987a106e17a.
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(4) Russian Column ‘Destroyed’ With HIMARS Near Kursk: Reports. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/russian-column-destroyed-with-himars-near-kursk-reports/ar-AA1ovHYX.
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