Zelensky: Ukraine has strengthened positions in Kursk region

Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky said his troops have strengthened positions and expanded territory in the Russian region of Kursk, after almost two weeks since their withdrawal.

Ukraine said it has taken control of 82 settlements in an area of 1,150 square miles since the launch of a surprise invasion on August 6th.

Zelensky said that Ukrainian Army chief Oleksandr Syrskiy has reported that Ukrainian troops have continued their progress and have arrested Russian soldiers.

“Thank you to all the soldiers and commanders who are detaining Russian soldiers and bringing our soldiers and civilians held by Russia” closer to release, Zelensky said through a statement published on the telegram.

former General Syrsquiy has reported to me to strengthen our forces' positions in the Kursk region and expand the territory”.

The Ukrainian Army in a statement said troops have successfully made further progress in Kursk, without offering more details. Earlier, the army had announced an advance of 35 miles [35 km].

Russia has named it “the major provocation” in Kursk and has pledged to retaliate as the invasion Moscow launched against Ukraine in 2022 continues. /rel