Russian military forces have launched a wave of counteroffensives in the Kursk region. As a result, Ukraine has lost over 40% of the territory it had captured during the Kursk offensive operation in August.
According to a written report by Reuters, citing a high-ranking source within the General Staff.
Russia has deployed 59,000 troops in the Kursk region. "At our peak, we controlled approximately 1,376 square kilometers, but this area has certainly decreased now. The enemy is intensifying its counterattacks. We currently control about 800 square kilometers. We will hold this territory as long as it is militarily justified," the source stated.
Simultaneously, the most threatening area for Kyiv at the moment is the Kurakhove region. According to the source, Russian forces are advancing 200-300 meters per day in this direction and have managed to breach at certain sections. Overall, there are about 575,000 Russian troops engaged in combat in Ukraine. Russia plans to increase its forces to approximately 690,000.
Background. Earlier, Mind reported that Russia had amassed around 60,000 of its troops in the Kursk region. The General Staff believes that the enemy will attempt to advance in the Sumy region or create a "buffer zone."