Kyiv says Kursk attack is attempt to pressure Russia into peace negotiationspublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 16 August
Andrew Humphrey
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Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk advanced a few kilometres further today, according to its army chief, though Moscow claims to have repelled attacks in numerous areas and has dug defensive trenches in order to slow Ukraine’s progress.
The aim of the attack on Kursk was to force Russia to the negotiating table for peace talks, an aide to President Zelensky said, but the conflict shows no signs of letting up with more fighting in eastern Ukraine and Russian forces pushing further towards Pokrovsk.
We also heard that the US would be announcing a new package of aid to bolster Ukraine’s war effort.
We’re bringing out coverage of the conflict to a close for the day, but you can read more on Ukraine's assault on Kursk and the destruction of the Glushkovo bridge in our latest story here, and for an in depth look at where the frontlines lay, take a look at our article showing maps tracking the war.