UK intelligence assesses Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region
Photo: British intelligence reports Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive in Kursk region (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
On January 5, 2025, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a limited armored counterattack against Russian troops in the Kursk region of Russia, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.
The attack took place as Ukraine continued to defend its territory in Kursk from constant attacks by Russian and North Korean troops.
“Despite high casualties, Russia has only been able to make minor advances against Ukrainian-held territory in recent weeks,” the report said.
In eastern Ukraine, Russia continued to concentrate its attacks in the central part of the Donetsk region. In particular, Russian troops have largely captured the town of Kurakhove. Russia launched an offensive on the settlement in mid-November 2024. South of Pokrovsk, Russian troops advanced westward, capturing several villages and taking up positions 4 km south of the city.
“Central Donetsk region continues to be the most volatile area of the frontline in eastern Ukraine,” the British Ministry of Defense said.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched an operation in the Kursk region on August 6, 2024, occupying more than 1,000 square kilometers. After that, the Russian army, with the help of DPRK troops, was able to retake part of the territory.
On January 5, 2025, the Ukrainian military intensified hostilities in the Kursk region, attacking the enemy unexpectedly on several fronts.
Read more about the situation in RBC-Ukraine's article Ukrainian forces advancing again? What’s happening in Kursk region after five months of operation (Maps).
