Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his army to 'dislodge' Ukrainian troops who have made the most significant advance into Russian territory since the war began in 2022.
Ukraine claims it now controls over 1,000 square kilometres of Russian territory, as it continues to advance a 'surprise' attack it began on 6 August . It's the most significant advance into Russian territory since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the attack as "a major provocation" and said it was aimed at improving Ukraine's negotiating position in potential peace talks.
The Ukrainian attack comes after months of slow but steady advances by Russian forces in the east that has forced Ukraine's troops onto the back foot as they try to withstand Russia's heavy use of gliding bombs and assault troops. Putin told a televised meeting with government officials that "one of the obvious goals of the enemy is to sow discord" and "destroy the unity and cohesion of Russian society".
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