russia’s counteroffensive against Ukrainian-controlled salient in Kursk region continues with tactical gains in territorial control observed in the last week, the UK Defense Intelligence reports.
In the north-western corner of the salient, russian forces have advanced up to 4 km south-east along a front of approximately 4 km, contesting the village of Kruglenkoe. In the south-eastern corner of the salient, russian forces have advanced west approximately 2 km from the town of Plyokhovo and remain near the outskirts of Makhnovka, approximately 3 km to the north.
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Ukrainian forces control approximately 480 sq km of russian territory, down from approximately 510 sq km a week ago, and a high point of 800-900 sq km in August 2024. The recent loss of territory is likely due to russian counterattacks being led by Naval Infantry, Airborne Forces and troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk, in response to russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is the first time since the Second World War that foreign troops have occupied russian territory. Russia will almost certainly continue carrying out limited attacks to reduce the amount of territory in Kursk region under Ukrainian control.
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