Ukraine has lost more than 40% of the territory in Russia's Kursk region, which has been seized since early August, as Russian forces have launched a wave of counteroffensives. This was reported to Reuters by a source in the General Staff, UNN reported.
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“At most, we controlled about 1,376 square kilometers, and now, of course, this territory has become smaller. The enemy is intensifying counterattacks. Now we control about 800 square kilometers. We will hold this territory as long as it is militarily feasible,” the source said.
By advancing on Kursk, Kyiv aimed to stop Russian attacks in eastern and northeastern Ukraine, force Russia to pull back its forces that had been gradually advancing in the east, and give Kyiv additional leverage in any future peace talks.
The publication notes that by advancing on Kursk, Kyiv aimed to stop Russian attacks in eastern and northeastern Ukraine, force Russia to pull back its forces that were gradually advancing in the east, and give Kyiv additional leverage in any future peace talks.
A source in the General Staff said that the area around Kurakhove is the most threatening for Kyiv right now, as Russian troops are advancing 200-300 meters a day and have managed to break through in some areas. The town of Kurakhove is a stepping stone to the logistics center of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region.
According to the source, Russia has about 575,000 troops fighting in Ukraine and plans to increase its forces to about 690,000.
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There were 227 combat engagements in the front , the most active in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 39 air strikes, fired over 3,000 times and used 800 kamikaze drones.