Ukrainian forces have lost control over 576 square kilometers of territory in Russia's Kursk region captured during the August invasion. This was reported by Reuters with reference to a source in the General Staff of Ukraine. According to the data, Russia is not only regaining control over these territories, but also plans to increase the contingent of its troops to 690,000 people in order to strengthen its position in Ukraine.
"At the maximum we controlled about 1,376 square kilometers, now, of course, this territory has become smaller. The enemy is intensifying counterattacks. We currently control approximately 800 square kilometers. We will hold this territory as long as it is expedient from a military point of view," the source said.
By advancing on Kursk, Kyiv aimed to stop Russian attacks in the east and northeast of Ukraine, force Russia to withdraw forces that were gradually advancing in the east, and give Kyiv additional leverage in any future peace negotiations.
The publication notes that by advancing on Kursk, Kyiv aimed to stop Russian attacks in the east and northeast of Ukraine, force Russia to withdraw forces that were gradually advancing in the east, and give Kyiv additional leverage in any future peace negotiations.
A source in the General Staff reported that the Kurakhovo region is the most threatening for Kyiv now, as Russian troops are advancing there at 200-300 meters per day and have managed to break through in some areas. The city of Kurakhove is a stepping stone to the logistics center of Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.
According to the source, Russia has about 575,000 military personnel fighting in Ukraine, and plans to increase its forces to approximately 690,000.
There were 227 combat clashes at the front, the most active in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy carried out 39 airstrikes, carried out more than 3,000 attacks and involved 800 kamikaze drones.
