The armed forces of Ukraine continue to successfully advance on the territory of Kursk region of the Russian Federation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

"Today we are making good progress in Kursk region – we are achieving our strategic goal. The swap fund for our state has also been significantly replenished," the President said in an evening address.

He noted that he had held a meeting with government representatives on issues of support for the actions of the Ukrainian military in Kursk region.

"It is important that Ukraine fights according to the rules and the humanitarian needs available on that territory must be provided," Zelenskyy stressed.