The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine saw intensified clashes in the Kursk region in western Russia on Tuesday, as the Russian side claimed its forces have taken control of almost all the settlements in the region.
According to a report from the Russian news agency TASS on Tuesday, Deputy Chief of the Russian Armed Forces' Main Military-Political Department Apty Alaudinov said that Russian forces have re-captured almost all the settlements in the Kursk region with significant military advances.
On the same day, the Ukrainian side stated that its forces had repelled 18 Russian attacks in the Kursk region.
On other fronts, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported Tuesday that Russian forces had stricken Ukrainian personnel and equipment in Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, Donetsk in eastern Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine over the past 24 hours. The Russian ministry also claimed to have targeted Ukrainian oil facilities, military airfield infrastructure, and drone warehouses.
Meanwhiles, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported attacks toward Russian forces in the directions of Kharkiv and Kupiansk.
Serhii Naiev, commander of a Ukrainian tactical group in Donbas, said Tuesday that Ukrainian forces have withdrawn troops from one frontline in the Donetsk region, which he described as an unfavorable position. He also added that this action would not only save the lives of soldiers, but also improve defensive capabilities.
Russia claims control of almost all settlements in Kursk region
Thailand will release detained Cambodian soldiers once peace is restored, a Thai official said on Saturday, after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire following days of heavy clashes.
The ceasefire was agreed following intense discussions at General Border Committee (GBC) meetings between Cambodia and Thailand in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province.
Under the agreement, the truce took effect at noon local time and will be monitored by both sides for 72 hours. The Thai government said it reached the agreement after considering the impact of the crisis on the country's economy and international standing.
"Once peace has been restored, civilians can return to their homes safely. Thailand will then release 18 detained Cambodian soldiers," said Thai Defense Minister Gen. Nattaphon Narkphanit at a press conference after the meeting.
Thailand, in turn, expressed hope that Cambodian authorities will allow Thai citizens remaining in Cambodia to return safely.
The coming hours will be a key test of mutual trust. The two countries have agreed to keep communication channels open and work together to combat disinformation, which has complicated negotiations. Thailand also expects Cambodia to assist in clearing landmines in disputed areas.
Thailand said it is watching closely to see whether the ceasefire will be fully implemented, while remaining prepared to defend itself if hostilities resume.
"The ceasefire must be sincerely conducted and maintained. We are going to wait. That is why we have the 72-hour monitoring period in place. If things are not settled within the 72 hours, we will fall back to our protocol of using our right to defend our country," said Thai Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee.
Prior to the ceasefire, the situation along the border was tense. During the General Border Committee talks, airstrikes and clashes occurred almost daily, with frontline control shifting frequently, taking a heavy toll on civilians.
Thailand to release detained Cambodian soldiers once peace is restored: official
