Ukraine says it does not target civilians during offensive in Kursk region


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  • Monday, 23 Sep 2024

Cars drive in front of the Znamensky Cathedral in Kursk, Russia August 28, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

(Reuters) - Ukraine abides by international humanitarian law and does not target civilians during its current incursion into Russia's western Kursk region, Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Earlier on Monday, Russia said at least 56 civilians had been killed and 266 wounded during Ukraine's incursion.

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