Russia tried to push back Ukrainians from their positions but we are holding lines – Zelenskyy on Kursk operation

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Russians have attempted to push back Ukrainian troops from their positions in Russia's Kursk Oblast, but Ukraine's defence forces are holding their designated lines. Source: Zelenskyy's evening video address Details: Zelenskyy mentioned that he is already back in Kyiv and has spoken with Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, about all fronts, including the Kursk operation.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "To our soldiers on the Pokrovsk front: well done to every soldier, every sergeant, every officer securing the defence of our positions.

Overall, the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia fronts are facing very challenging conditions, with intense enemy operations [underway]. However, our units' resilience is crucial. Everything depends on our perseverance.

Regarding the Kursk operation: Russia attempted to push [our soldiers] back [from] our positions, but we are holding the designated lines."

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