Ukrainian forces continued to resist Russian attacks in the Kursk sector despite heavy pressure, with control of Novoivanovka and Zeleniy Shlyach remaining unclear.
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Ukrainian forces were managing to effectively resist the attack, with control of settlements remaining unclear
The operation is ongoing in Russia's Kursk region, where the enemy's aircraft reportedly carried out strikes on their own villages, with 18 airstrikes and 23 bombs impacting Russian-held areas.
The situation in the area remains difficult, but Ukrainian forces are succeeding in stabilizing it. It was not yet possible to regain all the lost territory, but Russian forces suffered significant losses in the attack
Ukrainian defenders disrupted Russian plans during offensive operations in Kursk Oblast, with Russia suffering heavy equipment losses.
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