Ukrainian forces control 1260 square kilometres and 93 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast

As of 20 August, Ukrainian forces control more than 1260 square kilometres of territory of 93 settlements in Kursk Oblast, Russia. Source: video address by Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities in the joint 24/7 national newscast Quote: "With the goal of creating a security zone and stopping the attacks on civilian facilities in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast from the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as for overtaking the enemy, a grouping of the Defence Forces of Ukraine is conducting an offensive defence on the Kursk front.

Over the period of the offensive operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced from 28 to 35 kilometres deep into Russian defences on the territory of Kursk Oblast, captured 1263 square metres of territory and gained control over 93 settlements."

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Details: Syrskyi stated that the Russians were conducting a manoeuvring defence, trying to hinder further advance of the units of Ukraine's forces deep into the Russian territory, strengthening their own groupings and deploying troops from other fronts.

"Further actions of our forces on this front will depend on the development of the operative situation," Syrskyi added.

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