Russia redeploys part of troops from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson region to Kursk region - Politico

Russia redeploys part of troops from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson region to Kursk region - Politico

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Russia has moved some troops from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions to Kursk region. This may be due to the successes of Ukrainian forces in the region and a change in Russian strategy to strengthen defense on the northern borders.

Russia has redeployed some of its troops from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in southern Ukraine to protect Kursk region, Politico reports, citing the words of Dmytro Lykhoviy, spokesman for the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops, UNN reports

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According to Lykhoviy, the Russian units that have been redeployed are a "relatively small" number of troops. Although the exact number of troops redeployed has not been confirmed by independent sources, Lykhoviy noted that the Russians have also amassed significant personnel in Zaporizhzhia region.

In his commentary, Lykhovoy emphasized that Russian forces could use this redeployment as a "smokescreen" to hide their true intentions. At the same time, the redeployment of Russian troops to the Kursk region may be linked to the recent successes of Ukrainian forces in the region, which has boosted morale in Ukraine and increased support from Western allies.

This move may indicate a change in Russia's strategy aimed at strengthening defense on the country's northern borders.

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