Analysts say Ukrainian troops are continuing to advance in the Russian region of Kursk.

The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said it had geolocated footage that showed Ukrainian troops seizing territory.

Russia says at least 1,000 Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks and armoured vehicles, entered its territory on Tuesday morning in what Russian president Vladimir Putin said was a “major provocation”.

Ukrainian officials have been largely silent on the offensive.

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