Ukrainian forces advance in Kursk, capture 102 russian soldiers
10:01 AM EDT, August 17, 2024
Volodymyr Zelensky provided the latest information on Saturday about the Kursk region in western Russia. The Ukrainian army is strengthening its positions in the occupied territories, he announced on the Telegram platform.
"Report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi. The frontline remains our top priority, particularly the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions. The Kursk region operation—we are strengthening our positions and replenishing "exchange fund" for Ukraine," announced the President of Ukraine after meeting with the general.
"I am grateful to each of our warriors," added Zelensky. Ukrainian media reported on Thursday about the capture of 102 Russian soldiers in the Kursk region.
Not only the Kursk region. Zelensky on the situation in Ukraine
During the discussion with the commander of the Ukrainian army, Zelensky also touched on the battles taking place within Ukraine itself. The president stated that in the vicinity of Toretsk and Pokrovsk, the invaders had carried out dozens of attacks on our positions within the last day. However, the Ukrainian president added, that the soldiers are doing everything to repel the attacks, thanks to which the situation is under control.
On August 6th, at 9:00 AM ET, the Armed Forces of Ukraine began an offensive operation in the Kursk region on the territory of Russia. Foreign armies have not occupied the territories of present-day Russia since World War II.
