Russian forces regained territory in the Ukrainian salient, entering western Lyubimovka and operating in central Borki.

Russian forces entered western Lyubimovka during company-sized mechanized assault

Russian forces advanced to southwestern outskirts of Lyubimovka

Russian forces operating in central Borki

Russian forces seized Borki

Russian forces continue to counterattack throughout the Ukrainian frontier in Kursk region, but may need additional units for long-term counteroffensive

ISW has not observed large-scale hostilities indicating a coordinated counteroffensive to completely oust Ukrainian forces

Russian forces have begun counterattacking in Kursk Oblast, aiming to eventually drive Ukrainian troops out of the partially occupied border region.

The Russian counterattack in Kursk Oblast has lost its initial momentum and the Ukrainians are now trying to break through.

Russians have concentrated about 45,000 military personnel in Kursk region