Ukrainian forces previously destroyed two other bridges over the Seym River by Aug. 20 using air-dropped bombs or tactical missiles as part of the Kursk offensive.
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Two of the three bridges over Seym River were destroyed by Aug. 20
Fighters from the 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade destroyed Russia's combat positions in Kursk region's Sudzha district, making full use of their Marder infantry fighting vehicle's firepower
The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower, equipment and other materiel
Russia created three new military groupings for Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod oblasts on Aug. 20
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