Russian forces seized Leonidovo northwest of Sudzha according to Russian milbloggers
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Russian forces seized Leonidovo
Between Jan. 5 and 6, Ukrainian forces advanced in southern Berdin, central Russkoye Porechnoye, and central Novosotnitsky, all northeast of Sudzha.
Ukrainian forces resumed offensive operations in the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast and made tactical advances.
Forward units achieved tactical successes, but significant advances cannot yet be confirmed.
Ukrainian forces captured 860 Russian soldiers during the Kursk operation, allowing for the repatriation of hundreds of Ukrainian defenders.
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