Russian troops attempt to push Ukrainian forces out of Kursk Oblast: 20 Russian soldiers killed in breakthrough attempt in Sumy Oblast
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Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:21:40 +0200
Russian troops continue their assault operations in Sumy Oblast in an attempt to push Ukrainian forces out of Russias Kursk Oblast, but they have failed to achieve success.
Source Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraines State Border Guard Service, on the national joint 24/7 newscast on 12 March Quote Trying to dislodge Ukraines defence forces from Kursk Oblast, the Russians are conducting dozens of assault operations against the positions of Ukrainian soldiers.
To advance further, they also attempt to cross the border, either to encircle our forces in Kursk Oblast or to cut their logistical routes.
Our task is to prevent this.
Near the settlement of Novenke, we are observing attempts to cross the border in small assault groups of two or three soldiers, sometimes five.
Their goal is to penetrate deeper into our territory, build up their presence, establish a foothold, and expand the combat zone.
Details Demchenko stressed that the Russians are failing in these efforts.
Ukraines defence forces are using all available weapons to defeat Russian troops.
According to confirmed reports, on 11 March alone, approximately 20 Russian soldiers were killed, while 15 others withdrew from Ukrainian territory with injuries.
Background On 12 March, Russian forces likely took control of the town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast, which had been under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for more than six months.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraines military command in Kursk Oblast is trying to save as many lives as possible. On 10 March, Oleksandr Syrskyi, CommanderinChief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported that the situation on the Kursk front remains under the control of the Ukrainian defence forces.
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