Ukrainian troops are making significant advances in captured territory in Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced today. The soldiers have been in the Kursk region for two weeks now, marking their deepest incursion into Russian territory since Moscow’s invasion over two years ago.
According to the force’s daily report, Ukrainian troops are continuing to push further into Kursk, a move that has been met with strong opposition from Moscow. Russian officials have labeled the incursion as a major provocation and have promised a “worthy response” to the Ukrainian forces.
President Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the soldiers and commanders involved in the operation, highlighting their success in taking Russian military prisoners and bringing the release of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians held by Russia closer. General Syrskyi also reported on the strengthening of Ukrainian forces’ positions in the Kursk region and the expansion of stabilized territory.
Despite Russia’s claims of repelling Ukrainian forces near three settlements in Kursk, Kyiv asserts that it has gained control of over 80 settlements in the region. The recent destruction of a strategically important bridge over the river Seym by Ukraine has further disrupted Russian supply lines, hampering their efforts in the region.
As Ukraine continues to advance into western Russian territory, Russian forces are making gains in Ukraine’s east, claiming several villages in recent weeks. Russian attacks on at least four Ukrainian regions, including Kharkiv, were reported on Saturday, with ongoing assaults near the cities of Toretsk and Pokrovsk.
President Zelensky reassured the public that Ukrainian soldiers are working tirelessly to repel the occupier and maintain control of the situation. The city of Pokrovsk, a vital logistics hub for Ukrainian troops along the eastern front, remains a key target for both Ukrainian and Russian forces in the ongoing conflict.
