The territory in Kursk regiona that the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) have captured has expanded to 1,263 square kilometers, and the number of settlements under their control has reached 93, AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said.
"The Defense Forces groups are conducting an offensive defense in Kursk direction. During the offensive in Kursk region, the armed forces have advanced to a depth of 28 to 35 kilometers," he said, speaking via video link at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities on Tuesday and showing a corresponding map.
According to Syrsky, the enemy is conducting a maneuverable defense, trying to prevent further advancement of the Ukrainian Defense Forces units deep into Russian territory, building up its groups and moving forces from other directions.
"Further actions of our forces in this direction will directly depend on the development of the operational situation," the commander-in-chief said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Situation in Kursk and Belgorod regions not significantly changed in 24 hours - AFU General Staff and DeepState, ISW reports progress
12:57, 28.03.2025
Russian troops significantly intensify in Kursk region on Wednesday
18:40, 26.03.2025
Russian losses since beginning of 2024 exceed 500,000 people – Syrsky
18:44, 21.03.2025
AFU General Staff: AFU units in Kursk region repel four attacks of Russian forces by 16:00, five battles continue
17:26, 17.03.2025
Ukraine's army moves in Kursk region to more advantageous lines, info about encirclement false – Umerov
09:51, 17.03.2025
LATEST
Ukraine's Antimonopoly Committee grants Medlog permission to acquire stake in Mostyska Dry Port from Geralida Holdings
20:51, 28.03.2025
Facts of damage to energy infrastructure as result of Russian shelling to be provided to USA – Zelenskyy
20:49, 28.03.2025
European Commission: Future minerals agreement between Ukraine, USA to be considered from perspective of talks on EU membership
20:45, 28.03.2025
Umerov: We creating new branch in Defense Ministry, General Staff, focusing solely on aviation development
20:35, 28.03.2025
Austrian Chancellor: Russia, as belligerent aggressor, is threat not only to Ukraine