Russian Troops Closing In on Ukrainian Forces in Kursk Region
Russia Says It Will Soon Complete Operation to Clear Out Ukrainian Forces
Moscow: Russia said today that there is no doubt that its troops will soon complete the task of clearing out Ukrainian forces from Russia’s Kursk region, where they have held a pocket of territory for more than seven months.
Russian Forces Pounding Remaining Ukrainian Positions
The Russian defence ministry said its forces are pounding remaining Ukrainian positions after capturing three more settlements, including the town of Sudzha, which is located near the border with Ukraine and lies on a road that Kyiv had used to resupply its forces.
Ukrainian Commander Vows to Continue Fighting
Ukraine’s top army commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said yesterday that Kyiv’s troops would keep operating in Kursk as long as needed and that fighting continued in and around Sudzha. Russian war correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny, reporting from Sudzha, said: "The town is constantly being hit by enemy artillery, but focal resistance has been suppressed."
Russian President Visits Kursk, Orders Final Push
Russian President Vladimir Putin, donning combat fatigues, visited Kursk yesterday and ordered his commanders to swiftly finish the job. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters today that Russian troops would take "as long as necessary to save the maximum number of lives of our military and civilians. But there is no doubt that the Kursk region will be liberated soon enough."
Devastation in Sudzha
Video from Sudzha, published by Russian media and military bloggers, showed scenes of devastation from the seven months of fighting, with burnt-out vehicles, roofless buildings, and mountains of rubble. Regional governor Alexander Khinshtein said 120 Russian civilians had been rescued from the town and evacuated.
Conclusion
The Russian military is closing in on Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, with President Putin ordering a final push to complete the operation. As the war enters its third year, the fate of the region hangs in the balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current situation in the Kursk region?
The Russian military is engaged in a final push to clear out Ukrainian forces from the region. - When did Ukraine initially capture the territory?
August 6, 2023 - How long have Russian forces been trying to retake the territory?
Seven months - What is the current situation in the town of Sudzha?
Fighting continues, with Ukrainian forces still resisting Russian advances.