Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create buffer zone

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border.

It is the first time Mr Zelenskyy has clearly stated the aim of the operation, which was launched on August 6.