The children return to school as the missiles and drones are fired by Russia

Russia has claimed to have taken over two towns in Ukraine’s Kursk region, the biggest incursion of Russian forces into Ukrainian soil since World War II. The announcement comes after Russia’s defence ministry said it had taken over the towns of Pivnichne and Vyimka. Russia-backed separatists in Ukraine’s Donetsk region claim to control the country’s second-largest city, Povkrosk.