Russia announced on Monday that its forces had regained control of two villages in the Kursk region from Ukraine as part of a significant counter-offensive. The conflict between Russian and Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region began on Aug 6, marking the largest foreign attack on Russian soil since World War II.
While the report from Russia’s Defense Ministry claims the retaking of Uspenovka and Borki, Reuters could not independently confirm these developments. The situation in Kursk remains tense, with conflicting reports from both sides regarding territorial control.
As the conflict escalates, the governor of Kursk region ordered the evacuation of settlements near the Ukrainian border. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains vigilant, discussing military strategies with top commanders and monitoring the slow advance of Russian forces, particularly in key sectors like Pokrovsk.
With humanitarian concerns rising, Ukraine has appealed to the UN and the ICRC for assistance in the Kursk region. Both countries have also engaged in prisoner exchanges, highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
As tensions persist, the international community closely watches the developments in Kursk, aware of the potential impact on the broader Eastern European region.
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