Ukraine Initiates New Offensive in Kursk, Targeting Russian Supply Routes Ukrainian Armed Forces have made attempts to breach into the Kursk region, as reported by the "Baza" Telegram channel.
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Russian war correspondents noted a surge in Ukrainian assaults near the village of Tyotkino in the Glushkovsky district, along with the detonation of a bridge near Zvanoye.
These reports indicate that, consistent with past operations, the Ukrainian military is focusing efforts on destroying bridges over the Seym River and its tributaries to disrupt Russian troop logistics. The ongoing Kursk operation, which began nine months ago, has accomplished a majority of its objectives, successfully hindering Russia's offensive efforts in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. During a recent visit, Syrskyi recognized soldiers who excelled in the Kursk operation. "This operation, now in its ninth month, has largely met its goals. Our proactive measures in the Kursk region have effectively thwarted the enemy's offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv. The buffer zone established by our Defense Forces remains critical," he remarked. Syrskyi highlighted the 225th separate assault regiment as one of the units that effectively executed their mission in the region. "I had the pleasure of meeting its soldiers and commanders, presenting them with prestigious state and departmental awards for their exemplary courage, fortitude, and heroism," he stated.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces launched their offensive in the Kursk region in early August 2024. From the onset, they made significant progress, taking control of over one hundred settlements, including the city of Sudzha. In the fall, Russian military forces attempted their own offensive in the Kursk area; however, Western media reported that those efforts were unsuccessful. As of late April, the Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russian casualties in the Kursk sector exceeded 60,000 troops.