Zelenskyy Acknowledges Ukraine's Incursion into Russia Amid Escalating Drone and Missile Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indirectly acknowledged a surprise military incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, as violence escalated with a drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian territories. The incursion caught Moscow off guard and is seen as an attempt to shift Russian military resources. Meanwhile, Belarus has increased its military presence at the Ukraine border.

In a surprise military maneuver, Ukraine initiated an incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indirectly acknowledged the move in a nightly address. The operation aims to shift Russian military resources and draw attention away from heavy fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

Over the weekend, a deadly Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed two people, including a 4-year-old boy. Ukrainian missile strikes hit residential areas in Russia, injuring several. While both sides continue their military actions, the exact objectives of Ukraine's operation remain confidential.

Belarus, an ally of Russia, accused Ukrainian drones of violating its airspace and has ramped up its military presence at the border. The situation exacerbates tensions, with Belarusian authorities ready for potential retaliatory actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)