Russia's military captured a British national fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia's Kursk region, according to reports Monday, as Moscow began daylight drone attacks on civilian areas of Ukraine and its ground forces accelerated gains along parts of the front line.

A British man has been taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region, Russian state media has reported.

Video posted on Russian social media channels showed a young bearded man in military clothing. The captive said he was a former British soldier.

Moscow has previously pulled mercenaries into its war effort in Ukraine and now appears to be recruiting much further afield.

President Joe Biden recently approved Ukraine’s use of US long-range missiles into Russia. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald checks in with global affairs analyst Rebecca Grant about what is happening in the Russia - Ukraine war.

The Rostov region in Russia may be the next target of Ukrainian missile attacks, reports "The Wall Street Journal". This region is a key strategic point for Russian forces. Russian airports and ammunition depots are at risk following Ukraine's receipt of permission to attack targets within Russia.