Russian forces intensify Kursk offensive amid Ukraine push
Russian armed forces are intensifying attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region, engaging special forces from various directions. Ukraine still controls approximately 115 square miles of Russian territory. Information about the situation around Kursk was provided in a report by the British Ministry of Defence.
Russian troops continue their offensive on Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region, attacking from the west, north, and east. The latest intelligence update from the British Ministry of Defence emphasized that Ukrainians continue to hold approximately 115 square miles of the Kursk region.
Despite the intensification of actions, the Russians are conducting fewer offensive operations at the beginning of 2025 than they did at the end of 2024. They are making intensive advances on Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region but are still unable to expel the opponent from their territory.
Ukrainian counterattacks in the Donetsk region
In the Donetsk region near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian forces have successfully advanced towards the towns of Pishchane, Udachne, Shevchenko, and Kutyr. According to the report's authors, these counterattacks are possible due to a recent decline in Russian assaults on Ukrainian positions.
According to the latest intelligence report by the British, the Russian army is facing another problem there. Ukrainian drones are effectively destroying Russian logistics transports.
Ukrainian forces entered the Kursk region on 6 August 2024, aiming to force the Russians to transfer some of their forces from the Donbas. In response, Russia brought soldiers from North Korea to the region. It is estimated that as many as 10,000 North Korean soldiers could have been in the Kursk region.
