Russian Forces Recapture 63.2% of Kursk Region, Liberate Four Settlements
Jan 17, 2025, 09:25 AM
The Russian Defense Ministry has announced that Russian forces have recaptured 63.2% of the territory in the Kursk region that was previously seized by Ukraine, amounting to 801 square kilometers. This reclamation effort includes the liberation of four settlements: Alexandria, Leonidovo, Russkoye Porechnoye, and Kruglenkoe, which were freed over the first two weeks of January. The ministry stated that the offensive is ongoing in all directions, with Ukrainian forces retreating despite the deployment of additional reserves.
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