Russian counter-offensive in Kursk – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries

On Tuesday, Russia launched a major counter-offensive against the Ukrainian forces, who since mid-August have controlled a large area in Kursk county in the southwest of the country. According to unconfirmed reports, including from the Ukrainian military blog site DeepState+, the Russian forces have in some places advanced closer to 10 kilometers. FIGHTS IN THE BORDER AREA. Since the beginning of August, Ukraine has led the war into Russian territory in the Kursk region. Photos published by the 51st Parachute Brigade of the Russian Defense Forces also show that they have captured several Ukrainian soldiers. TAKEN PRISONER? This image, taken from a video released by the 51st Parachute Brigade of the Russian Defense Forces, is said to show captured Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk. Photo: Telegram/The 51st Parachute Brigade in the Russian Defense Forces The attack took place in the direction of the village of Snagosti, which the Russian forces are said to have retaken. The Russian Ministry of Defense writes on Thursday that they have taken back control of ten villages in Kursk. Ukraine ill prepared? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms on Thursday afternoon that Russia has launched a counter-offensive in Kursk. – This was expected that Russia would fight back in this way, says Zelenskyj, according to the Reuters news agency. The Ukrainian military blogger Stanislav Osman, who calls himself The Sharpshooter Speaks, says that some commanders have reacted too indifferently to reports of a Russian counterattack. COUNTER OFFENSIVE. Russia is said to have launched the counter-offensive against the Ukrainian forces in Kursk from the west. Photo: Institute for the Study of war But he also writes that it now appears that the situation has quickly stabilized. The messages from the front are unclear, and on Wednesday evening there are some indications that the Ukrainian forces have now repulsed the Russian attacks in several places. This is also confirmed by the pro-Russian Ukrainian politician Oleg Tsarjov, who is known to have good sources in the Russian military. INTERNAL REFUGEES. Many tens of thousands have fled from the fighting in Kursk further into Russia. Photo: AFP New attacks into Russia? At the same time, there are reports from Russian military bloggers that Ukrainian forces have now crossed the border further west, towards the Russian village of Glushkovo. This could make it possible for the Ukrainian forces to fall behind the Russians. DONETSK-KURSK. A muralist in Donetsk city has created this painting to show solidarity with the people of Kursk Oblast. Photo: Reuters There are therefore many indications that the fighting inside Russia will continue for a long time. It may also appear that Russia has had to move forces from other front sections to Kursk county, which has been the target of the Russian offensive. Published 12.09.2024, at 14.22 Updated 12.09.2024, at 14.32



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