The Russian military also began building additional defensive positions to stop the advance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russia began massing forces in the Kursk region to stop the advance of Ukrainian troops deep into Russian territory. The British Ministry of Defense reported this in connection with intelligence data on the social network X on Friday, August 16.
It was noted that despite the fact that defense lines were established in the Kursk region and border troops were stationed, Russia became unprepared to respond to the actions of Ukrainian forces.
“After initial confusion and initial disorganization, Russian troops moved large forces into the region, including, it is believed, from other points along the line of contact,” the report said.
In addition, the Russians began to build additional defensive positions to prevent the advance of Ukrainian troops.
We remind you that on August 6, the offensive operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces began in the Kursk region of Russia. On the night of August 9, a Russian military column near Rylsk was destroyed. Subsequently, photos and videos of the destroyed Russian army column in the Kursk region were shown online. Judging by the footage, dozens of Russian soldiers and trucks were destroyed.
On August 15, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Alexander Syrsky, reported that Ukrainian troops advanced 35 km into Russian territory and took control of 1,150 square meters. km of territory and 82 settlements.
It has been reported that the Ukrainian military may destroy a new set of military equipment during the offensive in the Kursk region.
Source: korrespondent
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