Russians claim Putin visited Kursk Oblast for the first time since start of Ukrainian operation
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Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:40:08 +0200

Russian media report that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has visited a command post in Kursk Oblast for the first time since the start of the Ukrainian forces operation in the oblast.
Source Kremlinaligned media outlet TASS Latviabased Russian media outlet Meduza Details Putin ordered Russian forces to drive out Ukrainian troops from the oblast as soon as possible.
Russian forces supposedly regained control over 86 of the territory seized by Ukraine.
The Russian General Staff also claims that its troops have entered Sumy Oblast in some areas.
Putin stated that Ukrainian soldiers captured in Kursk Oblast will be treated as terrorists.
Russian media also note that, for the first time since the beginning of the RussoUkrainian war, Putin wore camouflage during this visit.
Previously, he had always appeared in suits when meeting with the military personnel.
Background Meanwhile, Oleksandr Syrskyi, CommanderinChief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported that intense fighting continues in the operational zone of the Kursk military grouping, particularly in the outskirts of the town of Sudzha and surrounding areas.
He stated that Ukraines defence forces will hold their positions in Kursk Oblast for as long as it remains reasonable and necessary and that troops manoeuvre to more advantageous positions when their lives are at risk.
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