Ukraine Launches Counterattack in Kursk: 'Russia Gets What It Deserves'
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January 6, 2025 13:00
kiev - After weeks on the defensive following a Russian counteroffensive, Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region have launched a counterattack. The situation in Kursk intensifies as both sides escalate their military actions.
Ukrainian forces have launched a counterattack in the Kursk region, shifting the dynamics of the conflict once again. The offensive, confirmed mainly by Russian sources, involves tanks, armored vehicles, and engineers pushing back against Russian advances towards Kursk.
Russian military bloggers report that Ukraine is exerting significant pressure in the area, focusing their efforts on strategic locations such as Berdin and Bol’shoe Soldatskoe. The latest developments have seen the appointment of General Yoenus-Bek Yevkoerov to lead the Russian troops in Kursk, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
While Ukraine remains discreet about the specifics of the operation, the head of President Zelensky’s staff, Andriy Yermak, boldly stated that 'Russia gets what it deserves' in response to the events unfolding in Kursk.
President Zelensky hinted at significant losses for Russia in Kursk, claiming the destruction of a battalion consisting of North Korean soldiers and Russian paratroopers. The lack of Russian confirmation raises questions about the veracity of the statement.
Despite the unexpected nature of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, aimed at securing a better negotiating position, uncertainties loom over the feasibility of Trump's promised peace deal between Kiev and Moscow. The rejection of Trump's proposals by the Russian Foreign Minister and Zelensky's confidence in Trump's influence on European allies add layers of complexity to the diplomatic landscape.
Zelensky's candid remarks about Putin and his optimistic view of Trump's role in pressuring the Russian leader underline the high stakes and intricate dynamics at play in the conflict. As the situation escalates in Kursk, the prospects for a peaceful resolution remain uncertain.