'Ukrainian aviation struck the Russian Federation: key events of the 9th day of the Armed Forces operation'

Ukrainian aviation joined the operation in the Kursk region: Key points on the 9th day of the breakthrough of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into Russia.

Our aircraft (likely a Su-27) struck a Russian command post in Tyotkino, just a few kilometers from the front line in Kursk, according to Forbes.

Ukrainian Armed Forces officers learned about the offensive three days before it began, while soldiers were informed only a day before, reports NYT.
Russia is withdrawing some troops from Ukraine to Kursk (WSJ). Reports mentioned the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions.
Meanwhile, Lithuania's Ministry of Defense stated that Russians are redeploying troops there from Kaliningrad.

Yesterday, the Ukrainian Armed Forces captured two more villages. They now control approximately 1,000 km² in the Kursk region.