Contents tagged with Kursk
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Clashes in Kursk region: Russian forces struggle to counter Ukrainian pincer movement
According to Russian military sources, Ukrainian Forces (AFU) have captured the southern part of Martynovka, securing their position and pushing forward to initiate combat in the neighboring village of Mikhaylovka. Russian forces anticipate a potential encirclement attempt near Sudzha by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU).
Russian Forces claim to have regained some ground following initial territory losses. Statements from the Russian side suggest that Ukrainian reconnaissance and sabotage …
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Analysts predict Russian troop withdrawal from southern Ukraine over eastern frontlines
DeepState Co-founder Roman Pogorely believes that the Russian Armed Forces are more likely to pull back their troops from southern regions rather than eastern ones. The risks of losing positions in Pokrovsk and Toretsk are too high for Russians to afford withdrawing troops from there.
As of now, the Russian Armed Forces are not redeploying their reserves from eastern Ukraine to the Kursk region, said DeepState Co-founder and analyst Roman Pogorely during a live broadcast on Espresso TV channel …
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Ukrainian incursion expands as conflict nears Belgorod region
The "Kursk Operation" successfully extends into the Belgorod region, prompting civilian evacuations in Krasnoyaruzhsky District. Skirmishes along the Ukrainian border place the Kremlin in a strategic bind: relinquish its territory or press further into eastern Ukraine.
Over the weekend, the frontline in the Kursk region widened. As of August 10, operations on Russian soil spanned up to 720 square kilometers. By the evening of August 11, that number had grown by another 70 square kilometers. …
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Ukraine establishes major fortified area in Kursk region amid ongoing advances
In the midst of front-line advances by Ukrainian Armed Forces, extensive construction of fortified positions, including bunkers and strongholds, begins in captured Ukrainian territories.
According to reports from Russian sources, Ukrainian Forces continue their offensive, engaging in combat on multiple fronts. Local media and military bloggers are relaying information with notable delays, attributed to lagging data updates. Ukrainian sabotage groups are highly active in the region, launching …
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Ukrainian Forces capture 28 settlements in Russia's Kursk region: acting governor reports to Putin
In a critical meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Alexey Smirnov, the Acting Governor of the Kursk Region, disclosed that Ukrainian Armed Forces have taken control of 28 settlements within the region, according to Russian media reports.
"The depth of penetration into the Kursk region is 12 kilometers, with a width of 40 kilometers," Smirnov revealed during the conference.
Smirnov further reported that local authorities are currently unaware of the whereabouts of approximately 2,000 …
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Mass surrender of Russian soldiers in Kursk region: over 1,000 captured in five days
According to various estimates, Ukrainian forces have managed to capture around 1,000 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region, many of whom are conscripts with little to no combat experience who are surrendering almost immediately. The advance of the Ukrainian army deeper into the Kursk area continues, leading to a significant number of Russian soldiers surrendering en masse. A new video has been released online showing captured Russian soldiers being loaded into a military "Ural" truck. …
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Russia begins evacuation from Belgorod region as border tensions escalate
Vyacheslav Gladkov, the Governor of Russia's Belgorod region, declared the evacuation of residents from the border-adjacent Krasnoyaruzhsky district, effective on the morning of August 12.
"We're having a troubling morning with enemy activity at the border of Krasnoyaruzhsky district. We are starting to relocate residents of the district to safer places," said Gladkov.
He further claimed that in the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) allegedly shelled settlements in the Belgorod …
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Ukrainian Forces decimate Kadyrov's unit in Kursk region: dozens of Chechen fighters captured
Ukrainian Forces have decimated a unit of Chechen fighters loyal to Ramzan Kadyrov, reports the Ukrainian project Deep State. Captured deep inside enemy lines, the captives claim they were attempting to flee to avoid capture.
Members of Ukraine's 225th Separate Assault Brigade are credited with the tactical victory over the Chechen 'Akhmat' unit. "The boys carried out a series of measures that ensured the operation’s tactical success," DeepState highlights.
Meanwhile, the 'I Want to Live' …
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Russia appeals to UN over Ukrainian assault in Kursk region
Tatiana Moskalkova, Russia's Human Rights Commissioner, has issued an appeal to the UN High Commissioner over recent developments in the Kursk region, urging condemnation of what she calls "terrorism from Ukraine."
"I have sent an appeal to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, demanding condemnation of terrorism from Ukraine and measures to prevent gross mass human rights violations. I hope that our information will also be reflected in the OHCHR UN report on human rights violations, …
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Ukrainian Forces expand incursion into Kursk region
Ukrainian forces entered the Belyovsky District of Russia's Kursk region overnight on Sunday, August 11, expanding their presence on Russian territory. This information was confirmed by the regional head, Nikolay Volobuev. "The infiltration of sabotage and reconnaissance groups into our territory created a lot of commotion and panic. The situation is now stable but remains highly tense," Volobuev said in a video message to local residents. He added that Russian military forces managed to " …