![Ukrainian armed forces control 1263 square kilometers in Kursk region and 93 settlements in Syrsk](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/08/20/1724166675-3469-large.webp)
Ukrainian armed forces control 1263 square kilometers in Kursk region and 93 settlements in Syrsk
Kyiv • UNN
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian troops had advanced 28-35 km deep into the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 1263 square kilometers of territory and 93 settlements have been liberated.
During the offensive in the Kursk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced into the depths of the enemy's defense from 28 to 35 km, seized 1263 square kilometers of territory and took control of 93 settlements. This was stated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine, UNN reports .
Details
In the north of Ukraine, the enemy continues to shell border settlements in Sumy and Chernihiv regions, conducts armed provocations and subversive and reconnaissance activities. In order to create a security zone and stop the shelling of civilian objects in Sumy region from the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as to outrun the enemy, the Defense Forces are conducting offensive defense in the Kursk sector. During the period of the offensive in the Kursk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced into the depths of the enemy's defense from 28 to 35 km, seized 1263 square kilometers of territory and took control of 93 settlements
Syrsky emphasized that the enemy is conducting a maneuverable defense, trying to prevent further advancement of the Defense Forces units deep into the territory of the Russian Federation, building up groups and moving troops from other directions.
He also noted that further actions of our troops in this area will depend on the development of the operational situation.
Recall
Today the number of enemy attacks on the frontline has reached 87. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where 34 attacks were made, 24 of which have already been repelled by Ukrainian troops. In the Toretsk sector, 14 attacks were recorded, with New York, Nelipivka, Toretsk and Zalizne in the enemy's sights.
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