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Ukraine Claims Control Over 1,000 Square Kilometers (386 Square Miles) in Russia's Kursk Region

Aug 12, 2024, 04:27 PM

Ukraine's military has made significant advances into Russian territory, with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reporting that Ukrainian forces now control approximately 1,000 square kilometers, or 386 square miles, of the Kursk region. This marks the first public comments by Ukrainian officials on the extent of their cross-border operations. President Zelensky received a report from Syrskyi on the operation, which has been described as a major strategic gain for Ukraine. The operation in the Kursk region is seen as a significant development in the ongoing conflict, as Ukrainian forces continue to push into Russian-held areas.