Contents tagged with Sudzha

  • Renewed fighting in Kursk and Kharkiv regions as Ukrainian and Russian forces vie for control

    Ukrainian Armed Forces have made recent advances in the southeastern section of the Ukrainian bulge in Russia's Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian forces have reportedly regained some ground in the northern part of this territory.

    Geolocated footage from August 31 shows Ukrainian troops operating south of Spalnoe (southeast of Sudzha). Though these events suggest Ukrainian advancements in the region, they likely occurred more than a few days ago.

    Further geolocated footage from September 1 …

  • Russia establishes volunteer brigade in Kursk region to counter Ukrainian attacks and ensure regional safety

    In the Kursk region, a volunteer brigade is being created to "maintain law and order" in areas occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "We discussed the formation of the 'Bars-Kursk' volunteer brigade. This new unit will be a crucial element in maintaining law and order in the Kursk region. The primary function of the brigade is to ensure safety in eight evacuated districts as well as in other territories of the Kursk region," acting governor of the region, Alexei Smirnov, wrote on his …

  • Ukrainian Forces resume push into Kursk region

    Russian Telegram channels and media outlets are reporting that the Ukrainian army has resumed its advance deeper into the Kursk region, targeting several populated areas.

    After several days of relative calm, the frontline in the Kursk region is once again active, according to the Russian Defense Ministry-affiliated Telegram channel "Rybar." However, it remains unclear if the reported movements represent actual advances or simply the stabilization of existing positions. The Ukrainian project …

  • Russian generals coerce young conscripts into frontline contracts amid rising disappearances

    In Russia, the drumbeat of concern grows louder as parents of conscripts raise the alarm. Their 18-year-old children are being forced to sign contracts and are subsequently dispatched to the Kursk region, where many go missing. Russian army generals threaten reluctant conscripts with legal action, emphasizing that they will end up on the frontlines anyhow. Numerous accusations from parents have been shared on the Telegram channel "Tverdy Znak Tambov" .

    Valentina Ovchinnikova from the Ivanovo …

  • From defensive to offensive: Ukraine’s Kursk operation redefines negotiation landscape with Russia

    Nearly three months ago, proponents of peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow believed that Ukraine couldn't win and time was only on Russia's side. Today, Kyiv's position is bolstered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region.

    Since the early days of the Kursk offensive, discussions about the impact of Ukraine's unexpected military operation on negotiations with Russia have been widespread among the public, media, and expert circles. The advancement of Ukrainian troops deep …

  • Russia installs reinforced concrete shelters in Kursk region amid Ukrainian offensive

    As the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their military operations, reinforced concrete shelters are being installed in Kursk [link](https://www.dw.com/ru/kursk/t-68501641), Kurchatov, and Zheleznogorsk in Russia’s Kursk region. This decision, made by the regional emergency response headquarters, was announced by the acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexey Smirnov, on Telegram.

    "Following my directives, the Kursk city administration has identified key locations for the deployment of modular …

  • Kremlin prepares Russians for prolonged clashes in Kursk region, pushes 'New Normal' narrative

    In a significant development, the Kremlin is reportedly anticipating that the ongoing clashes in the Kursk region could last several months, according to optimistic assessments. The Russian authorities are gearing up the public for a "new normal" under Ukrainian military control of Russian territory. This information comes from unnamed sources close to the Kremlin and the government, as reported by Meduza.

    One source close to the Kremlin revealed that there was initial confusion regarding the …

  • Ukrainian Forces encircle Russian troops in strategic maneuver near Malaya Loknya, Kursk region

    According to Russian war correspondents, Ukraine's 95th Air Assault Brigade encircled units of Russia's 18th Motorized Rifle Division in Malaya Loknya, Kursk region.

    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully surrounded Russian units in Malaya Loknya, located in the Kursk region, reports Censor.net.

    Journalists indicate that Ukraine's 95th Air Assault Brigade cornered Russia's 18th Motorized Rifle Division in Malaya Loknya, using a flanking maneuver to cut off the main road. Notably, …

  • Life in Sudzha: residents adapt to Ukrainian military presence

    In Sudzha, located in the Kursk region, the majority of residents have evacuated following the arrival of Ukrainian armed forces, with only those who could not or chose not to leave remaining behind. How these residents live, their views on the Ukrainian military, and their understanding of Ukraine’s presence were reported by journalists from Ukrainian Pravda.

    According to the report, Sudzha differs significantly from the devastated border towns in the Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, …

  • Ukrainian official: no need for evacuation of residents from Russia's Kursk Region

    Ukrainian authorities and Armed Forces are not planning to evacuate residents from areas within Russia's Kursk region now controlled by Ukraine's armed forces, said Roman Kostenko, Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, during an interview with Radio Liberty.

    "There are no current evacuations of Russian citizens to Ukraine," said Kostenko. The lawmaker emphasized that in the villages now behind the Ukrainian lines, no active combat is …