"(Ukrainian forces have advanced) from 1 to 2 kilometers in different areas from the beginning of the day," Syrskyi said."And more than 100 Russian soldiers have been captured during the same period."Ukraine's cross-border incursion into neighboring Kursk Oblast began on Aug. 6, and by Aug. 13, Ukraine said it controlled 74 settlements in the region.Zelensky said on Aug. 13 that "hundreds" of Russian soldiers have so far surrendered during the operation.In his post on Aug. 14, Zelensky said he was "grateful to all involved," and the taking of Russian prisoners would allow Ukraine to return more of its own POWs being held by Russia."This will speed up the return home of our boys and girls," he said.Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi told reporters on Aug.