Summary

President Zelensky publicly confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian troops are active inside Russia’s Belgorod region, stating they are conducting “active operations… on enemy territory,” which he called “absolutely just.”

He said the goal is to protect Ukraine’s border regions like Sumy and Kharkiv and ease pressure on the eastern front.

This follows previous Russian reports of repelling incursions.

Analysts suggest aims could include forcing Russian troop redeployment or gaining leverage for negotiations.