Ukrainian Forces Seize Full Control of Russian Town Sudzha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Kyiv troops' full control over the Russian town of Sudzha, located in the Kursk region. The town, with a prewar population of about 5,000, is significant as it has natural gas pipelines connecting West Siberia to Ukraine. A Ukrainian military commander's office is being established in Sudzha.

On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv troops have seized complete control of Sudzha, a Russian town in the Kursk region. This marks the largest town that Ukraine has reportedly taken over.

Sudzha, with a prewar population of around 5,000, is strategically important due to natural gas pipelines from West Siberian fields that pass through and into Ukraine's system.

A Ukrainian military commander's office is being set up in Sudzha, though Zelenskyy did not divulge specific details or functions of the new office. Independent verification of these claims has not been possible.

(With inputs from agencies.)