Nov 26 (Reuters) - Russian forces have been advancing in Ukraine at the fastest pace since the early months of the war, are moving into the strategic town of Kurakhove and have been exploiting vulnerabilities of Kyiv troops, analysts said on Monday.

Reports say the Russian military has captured a Briton fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region.

Russia launched a record 188 drones into Ukraine Monday night, advancing its attacks at its fastest pace in two years, according to an assessment from the Institute for the Study of War. Now, NATO and Ukrainian officials are convening an urgent meeting.

Moscow claims Ukraine has fired multiple US long-range missiles in two separate attacks - and says it is "preparing a response". On the ground in Ukraine, meanwhile, Putin's forces are advancing at the fastest rate since the early months of the war,

The assault, which the Ukrainian Air Force said involved 188 drones, came as both sides intensify air bombardments.