Britain's Ministry of Defense reported that Russia has launched offensive operations in the Kursk region, where Ukraine controls approximately 800-900 square kilometers of territory since mid-August 2024.
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Russia has launched offensive operations in the Kursk region, where Ukraine controls approximately 800-900 square kilometers of territory since mid-August 2024
Russian troops launched a counteroffensive in the Kursk region with airborne troops and marines attacking Ukrainian positions, potentially regaining several villages
Russia launched another counterattack against Ukraine's left flank in mid-September, but this attempt was halted by Kyiv's troops
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