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In the East, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are focused on preventing Russian advance towards Toretsk and Pokrovsk-Syrskyi
Kyiv • UNN
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky declared the situation in eastern and southern Ukraine under control. The Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced 35 km in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, taking control of 82 settlements and establishing a military commandant's office.
The situation in eastern and southern Ukraine remains difficult but under control. The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to hold the line. This was stated by Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, UNN reports.
Details
The situation in eastern and southern Ukraine remains difficult but under control. The defense operation continues. The main efforts are focused on preventing the enemy from advancing towards Toretsk and Pokrovsk
Addendum
The Commander-in-Chief also said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. According to Syrsky, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have taken control of 82 settlements and advanced 35 kilometers and control over a thousand square kilometers of Russian territory.
In addition, a military commandant's office was established on the Ukrainian-controlled territory of the Kursk region .
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SBU special forces in the Kursk region captured 102 Russian soldiers. This is the most massive operation to capture the enemy that has ever been carried out in one go.
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