Russian forces launched three Kh-59/69 guided missiles from Russia's Kursk region and the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, along with eight Shahed drones launched from the Kursk area.
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Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with three Kh-59/69 guided missiles from the airspace of Russia's Kursk region and the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region, as well as eight Shahed-type attack UAVs (launch area - Kursk)
Russian counterattack launched in Kursk Oblast last week (referring to the week of Sept 9)
Ukrainian forces demolished the bridge with at least three direct hits by heavy weapons loaded with cluster munitions
The weapons used were probably HIMARS
Russian troops were possibly trapped on the wrong side of the river following the strike
Ukraine chose Kursk Oblast for the strike because it was the weakest point in the occupier's defense
The operation secured Sumy Oblast and created a security zone in Kursk Oblast
The operation helped protect Pokrovsk by denying the enemy ability to maneuver units
Russian troops attacked Ukraine with three Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 8 Shahed strike UAVs.
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