Ukrainian forces have lost control of 576 square kilometers of territory in Russia's Kursk region seized during an August invasion, Reuters , citing a source in the Ukrainian General Staff. According to the data, Russia is not only regaining control of these territories, but also plans to increase its troop contingent to 690,000 people to strengthen its positions in Ukraine.
“At most, we controlled about 1,376 square kilometers, now, of course, this territory has become smaller. The enemy is intensifying counterattacks. Now we control about 800 square kilometers. We will hold this territory for as long as it is militarily appropriate,” the source said.
By attacking Kursk, Kyiv aimed to stop Russian attacks in eastern and northeastern Ukraine, force Russia to withdraw its forces that were gradually advancing in the east, and give Kyiv additional leverage over any future peace negotiations.
The publication notes that by attacking Kursk, Kyiv aimed to stop Russian attacks in eastern and northeastern Ukraine, force Russia to withdraw its forces that were gradually advancing in the east, and give Kyiv additional leverage over any future peace negotiations.
A source in the General Staff reported that the most threatening area for Kyiv right now is the Kurakhove area, as Russian troops are advancing there by 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 in the Donetsk region.
According to the source, Russia has about 575,000 troops fighting in Ukraine and plans to increase its forces to about 690,000.
There were 227 combat engagements on the front, the most active in the Pokrovsky direction. The enemy launched 39 airstrikes, carried out over 3,000 shellings, and involved 800 kamikaze drones.
