Key developments on Aug. 10–11:
- Ukraine pushing war into “aggressor’s territory,” Zelensky says
- Russian forces start fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukraine says
- July was ‘deadliest month’ for Ukrainian civilians since October 2022, UN says
- Ukraine destroys another Russian patrol boat in occupied Crimea, military intelligence says
- Ukrainian forces enter Belgorod Oblast as Kursk incursion continues, media say
- No additional Belarusian troops, equipment recorded near Ukraine’s border, Border Guard says
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Aug. 10 that Ukrainian forces have expanded their incursion into Russia’s territory in Kursk Oblast. This move marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict.
In response, Russian forces set fire to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, further escalating tensions. The incident raises concerns about nuclear safety in the region.
Additionally, a recent UN report highlighted the increasing civilian casualties in Ukraine, with July being the deadliest month since October 2022. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as the conflict persists.
In a separate development, Ukrainian military intelligence successfully destroyed a Russian patrol boat in occupied Crimea, showcasing Ukraine’s determination in defending its territory.
Despite these escalating events, Belarus has not deployed additional troops near Ukraine’s border, providing a brief respite in the ongoing conflict.