A selection of today's images from the conflict show Russian forces as they attempt to retake parts of the border region of Kursk - and damages to the Aya bulk carrier, a grain vessel hit in a missile attack in Black Sea waters near NATO member Romania .
A Russian soldier fires Msta-B howitzer toward a Ukrainian position in the Russian - Ukrainian border area in the Kursk regionAP
A Russian soldier stands next to a damaged Ukrainian military vehicle in the Russian - Ukrainian border area in the Kursk regionAP
Damages are seen on the bulk carrier Aya Reuters
