Ukrainian forces have spread hostilities over approximately 1,050 square kilometers in Russia's Kursk region.
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Hostilities in Russia's Kursk region have spread over approximately 1,050 square kilometers according to reports from the Russian Ministry of Defense, pro-military Telegram channels, and NASA satellite data.
74 settlements in Kursk region were under the control of the Armed Forces
By Aug. 13, Ukraine said it controlled 74 settlements in the region
The company commander explained that they needed to prevent the company commander from dying, which the Russians were moving on. The unit had fired all ammunition and began to retreat.
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