Russia halts Ukraine's advance into its territory

MOSCOW — Russia's army said on Sunday it had halted Ukraine's advance into its western Kursk region in several places, hitting troops and equipment in areas up to 30 kilometers from the border.

The defense ministry said Russian troops had "foiled attempts by enemy mobile groups with armored vehicles to break through deep into Russian territory", including near the villages of Tolpino and Obshchy Kolodez, 25 km and 30 km from the Russia-Ukraine border.

Kyiv launched a surprise border incursion on Tuesday, shocking Russia, which has sent in additional reserves, tanks, drones, artillery and aviation to try to quash the offensive.