The General Staff of Ukraine has refuted claims by Russian leaders about the alleged end of hostilities in Russia’s Kursk region. This was reported in a statement by the General Staff.
According to the Ukrainian military, the defensive operation of the Ukrainian Defence Forces in certain areas of the Kursk region continues. The operational situation remains difficult, but the units are holding their positions and inflicting effective fire damage on the enemy, also using active defence tactics.
Since the beginning of the day, the Kursk group of troops has repelled five enemy assaults, and another combat engagement is ongoing. There is no threat of encirclement of Ukrainian units.
The General Staff emphasised that the Kremlin’s statements about the ‘defeat’ of the Ukrainian group are yet another propaganda ploy and an attempt to pass off wishful thinking as reality.
In addition, the General Staff noted that Ukrainian troops are still active in certain areas of the Belgorod region.