Ukrainian paratroopers showcase offensive operations in Russia's Kursk region
Photo: Paratroopers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out an offensive in the Kursk region (sof.mil.gov.ua)
Paratroopers of the 82nd separate Bukovyna airborne assault brigade of the airborne assault forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully conducted offensive operations in one of the directions of the Kursk region of Russia, according to the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The department released a video of the offensive actions of the Airborne Forces and other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"As a result of a rapid and unexpected maneuver for the Russian troops, new lines were occupied and the tactical position was significantly improved," the report says.
The offensive actions took place in close cooperation with units of support forces, combat, and logistical support.
Kursk operation
The Armed Forces of Ukraine began an operation in the Kursk region on August 6. According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, over 6 months of active combat operations on the territory of Russia, the total losses of Russian troops in manpower amounted to over 47,000 troops, of which more than 19,000 were killed. According to him, these are the most trained Russian troops. A group of North Korean mercenaries was also defeated.
During the operation, 924 Russian army soldiers were taken prisoner. The replenishment of the exchange fund allowed the release of some of our servicemen, including those who had been in captivity since the spring of 2022.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha noted that the Kursk operation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, which has been going on for half a year, has given two important lessons to the international community. The first is not to be afraid of Putin; the second is to believe in Ukraine's ability to win.
