Kursk counteroffensive

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Russia has reportedly launched a major counter-offensive against Ukrainian troops in Kursk, according to the U.S. nonprofit think tank, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).  A senior Russian commander has claimed that 10 settlements in Kursk have been retaken.  The ISW notes that counterattacks began on September 10, with settlements northeast and south of Korenevo reportedly seized. However, the ISW cautions that it is “premature to draw conclusions” about the full impact of these actions.  Ukraine has not yet commented on these Russian claims. The counter-offensive comes after Moscow was caught off guard by Ukraine’s August incursion into Kursk, which aimed to seize the initiative and redirect Russian forces from the eastern front.  #Russia #Ukraine #Kursk

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00:00Russia has reportedly begun a major counter-offensive against Ukrainian troops in Kursk.

00:05US non-profit think-tank, the Institute for the Study of War, reported a senior Russian commander claiming 10 settlements in Kursk have been retaken.

00:14The ISW said counter-attacks started on September 10th, with settlements northeast and south of Koronevo reportedly seized.

00:22The ISW said it was premature to draw conclusions.

00:26Ukraine has not commented on the Russian claims.

00:29Moscow was surprised by Ukraine's August incursion into its Kursk region, in a bid to seize the initiative and divert Russian forces from the east.

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