Russia claimed on Thursday that its air forces and artillery forces have attacked airport infrastructure and energy facilities used to support operations of Ukrainian troops over the past 24 hours, while the Ukrainian side said that multiple battles are still lingering on between the two sides.
Russian air defense forces have shot down 59 drones over the past day, the country's Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Russian forces said that they continued to rout Ukrainian army troops in west Russia's Kursk Oblast bordering Ukraine, as it has recaptured 10 settlements from the hands of Ukrainian troops in the region.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces issued a report claiming that by Thursday afternoon, there had been 79 battles on frontlines, most of which took place in the directions of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, both in Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine.
Multiple battles are still going on, the Ukrainian military said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russia had begun "counter-offensive actions [in Kursk], which is going in line with our Ukrainian plan".
Russia claims hitting Ukraine's energy facilities, Ukraine reports 79 battles on frontlines
Museums and cultural relic sites across China have received over 60 million visits during the country's week-long National Day holiday, which started on Tuesday, hitting a historic high, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
Over 90 percent of museums have temporarily canceled reservation requirements to maximize their efforts in fulfilling the viewing demands of visitors.
Many museums have also launched a variety of new exhibitions and innovative activities. The Shanghai Museum prepared a grand exhibition on ancient Egypt, drawing enthusiasts ancient history from across the country.
"I come from Kunshan [in east China's Jiangsu Province]. I always think that the Egyptian artifacts are very mysterious, as if they hold many enigmas, so here I am trying to learn more," said a visitor.
"We hope to create more and better exhibitions and cultural products in the future, engage in more beneficial explorations, and continuously enhance visitors' cultural experiences in the museum," said Chu Xiaobo, director of the Shanghai Museum.
The National Day holiday, also known as "golden week," is usually one of the peak travel seasons on China's domestic tourism calendar.
Chinese museums, cultural relic sites see 60 million visits during National Day holiday
