Ukraine Advances in Kursk, Russia Redeploys 5,000 Troops; Putin Orders Retake by Oct 1

Aug 20, 2024, 12:25 PM

The ongoing conflict in Russia's Kursk region has intensified as Ukraine continues its incursion that began on August 6, 2024. In response, Russia has redeployed 5,000 military personnel to the area and is reportedly moving troops from other regions to bolster its defenses. Ukrainian forces have advanced 28-35 kilometers and captured 93 settlements in the region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the expulsion of Ukrainian forces from Kursk by October 1, without diverting resources from other key areas where Russia is conducting offensives.