Russian counteroffensive in line with Ukrainian plan
The Russian army claims to have taken back 10 locations, within 10 days, in the area of the Kursk Oblast occupied by Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian President Zelensky indicated that this counteroffensive was in line with plans.
"In line with plan," is a phrase often heard since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It was mainly used by Russian spokesmen. Now, it's Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's turn to use it to confirm the recapture of 10 locations by Russian forces within the Kursk Oblast. The Russian counteroffensive on their territory occupied by Ukrainian forces began 2 days ago.
Some locations
The Russian ministry indicated in a press release this Thursday, September 12, that "10 localities" were liberated by operations of the units of the Northern Group. Villages mainly located near Komarovka, to the west of the approximately 1000km² under Ukrainian control since their assault in August.
(MH with Olivier Duquesne – Source: Le Soir with Belga – Picture: © picture alliance / Anadolu | Russian Defence Ministry)