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Russians resume offensive in Kursk region - Center for Countering Disinformation

Russians resume offensive in Kursk region - Center for Countering Disinformation Russians resume offensive actions in the Kursk region (Russian media)
Author: Maria Kholina

Russian troops have resumed offensive operations in the Kursk region, utilizing military equipment and attempting to move actively at night, according to Andriш Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.

"The enemy is once again conducting offensive actions in the Kursk region, using equipment and trying to move actively at night," Kovalenko said.

The Ukrainian military's Kursk operation has been ongoing for 100 days. During this time, Ukrainian forces have taken control of dozens of settlements and established a buffer zone in Russia's border areas.

According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, since the operation began, Russia has shelled its own territory 11,578 times. The Russian military has dropped 3,243 guided aerial bombs and 356 unguided aerial rockets on the Kursk region.

Kursk operation of Armed Forces of Ukraine

The operation in the Kursk region was launched by Ukraine's defense forces in early August. Russian forces have been trying to push Ukrainian troops out. According to The New York Times, Russia has amassed a group of 50,000 troops in the region, including North Korean soldiers.

Due to heavy losses, Russia is reportedly transferring additional forces to the Kursk region. These reinforcements include the 76th Airborne Assault Division.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Russia has suffered significant losses in the Kursk region, including over 20,000 troops and 1,101 pieces of military equipment.