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Ukrainian Armed Forces take control of 92 settlements in Kursk region

As of 19 August, the Ukrainian military controlled more than 1,250 square kilometres of the territory of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation and 92 settlements. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with the heads of Ukraine’s diplomatic missions, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports

“Ukrainian soldiers continue a defensive operation in certain areas of the Kursk region. As of today, our forces control more than 1,250 square kilometres of enemy territory and 92 settlements,” Zelensky said.

According to him, this operation has become our largest investment in the process of liberating Ukrainians from Russian captivity.

“We have already captured the largest number of Russian prisoners in one operation, and this is a significant result, and this is one of our goals, and our actions continue,” the President said.

According to him, the exchange fund for Ukraine is also being replenished.

He noted that a few months ago, many in the world believed that such a deal was unrealistic and that it was crossing the reddest of all the red lines in Russia.

The Head of State added that the operation in Kursk region is the most effective counteraction to Russian terror and ensures a real complication of the situation for the aggressor state.

What is happening in the Kursk region

on 6 August, the Russians announced a “breakthrough” of the border from Ukraine in the Kursk region.

For the seventh day in a row, fighting has been taking place in the border areas of the Kursk region. Russia has now introduced a counter-terrorism operation in three regions bordering Ukraine.

The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed the information about the invasion of the region. However, the General Staff of Ukraine has not yet commented on the situation.

According to media reports, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have advanced 30 km into the region. Journalists also report a constant stream of armoured personnel carriers and tanks moving towards Russia.

According to AFP, thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in a military operation in the Kursk region of Russia.

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