President Zelensky stated that Russian troops abandoned significant territory in Kursk region upon seeing Ukrainian forces approach, while some was captured through battle.
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A significant part of the territory was abandoned by Russian troops who fled when they saw Ukrainian forces approaching
Ukrainian forces occupied over 1,000 square kilometers in Kursk Oblast during incursion
Ukrainian SSO destroyed seven units of Russian military equipment including five pontoon vehicles
SSO conducted strikes on Russian logistics using drones and artillery
Ukrainian warriors began liberating the territory of Kursk Oblast.
SOF operators hit Russian electronic warfare system 'Sapphire' in Kursk region.
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