Ukrainian Troops Seize Control of Key Russian Town

Ukrainian forces have taken control of the Russian town of Sudzha, a key gas transhipment hub in the Kursk region. State television aired footage of Ukrainian soldiers removing the Russian flag from an official building. Despite intense battles, Russian forces have yet to reclaim the territory.

In a bold military maneuver, Ukrainian troops have successfully seized the Russian town of Sudzha, a critical gas transhipment hub located in the Kursk region. State television aired dramatic footage on Wednesday showing Ukrainian soldiers triumphantly taking down a Russian flag from an official building.

The video, which state television confirms was taken on Wednesday, features a three-storey structure in Sudzha and captures the moment when three Ukrainian soldiers shouted 'Glory to Ukraine' while pulling down the Russian flag. According to a state TV correspondent present in the town, Ukrainian forces now exercise full control over Sudzha.

Thousands of Ukrainian troops breached the Russian border in the early hours of August 6 and have since maintained their hold despite over a week of intense battles. The video also depicted a column of burnt-out Russian vehicles at the town's entrance, alongside empty streets with undamaged shops and official buildings.

(With inputs from agencies.)