Russian counterattack in Kursk and the liberation of 10 towns

According to Isna, the Ministry of Defense of Russia announced today (Thursday) about its latest achievements in the battlefield with Ukraine, “Northern Force units” have managed to capture 10 towns after 2 days of operations in the Kursk region, which was the target of a surprise attack by Kiev. during which Ukraine lost five tanks and 250 troops.

Acknowledging that a Russian counteroffensive had begun in Kursk, Volodymyr Zelensky said planning for a response was still underway.

Ukraine claimed at the end of August that it had taken control of about 100 towns in Russia and roughly 1,300 square kilometers (500 square miles) of territory.

Zelensky stated at a press conference in Kiev on Thursday: The Russians have started counter-aggression measures.

He did not provide details on the extent of the Russian operation, but said the attack was “in line with our Ukrainian plan”.

According to the Sputnik News agency, the Ministry of Defense of Russia also announced that Russian forces repelled 2 Ukrainian counterattacks near the towns of Fanasivka and Snagost in the Kursk region.

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