Ukraine Loses 40% of Kursk Territory to Russian Counterattacks, 59,000 Troops Deployed

Nov 23, 2024, 03:40 PM

Ukraine has lost over 40% of the territory it had seized in Russia's Kursk region due to intensified Russian counterattacks, with Russia deploying 59,000 troops to the region. The Ukrainian military source reported that the area of Kursk region under Ukrainian control has shrunk from 1,376 sq km to 800 sq km, according to Reuters. This loss represents a significant setback for Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian supply lines through the surprise incursion in August.