Ukraine lost more than 40% of the territory of the Kursk region.
In August, during the operation in the Kursk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine were able to capture 1 thousand 376 square meters. km. However, since then the Russian army has carried out a number of counterattacks and regained some territory. Now Ukrainian troops control only about 800 square meters. km in the Kursk region. This was reported by Reuters with reference to a source in the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Now we control about 800 sq. km. We will hold this territory as long as it is expedient from a military point of view, the source noted.
According to the news agency, the main purpose of the Kursk invasion was to deter Russian attacks in eastern and northeastern Ukraine and force Russia to withdraw its troops. Kyiv also wanted to gain additional leverage in any peace negotiations. However, Russian forces continue to advance in the eastern Donbass.
It is noted that the aggressor country, Russia, has sent 59 thousand troops to this area since the start of Ukraine’s offensive.
Let us remind you that President Vladimir Zelensky said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has set the task of ousting the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Kursk region by January 20, the day of the inauguration of the newly elected US President Donald Trump. It is important for the head of Russia to demonstrate that he is supposedly in control of the situation.
Source: Racurs
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