Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in the western part of Russia's Kursk region on August 6, Reuters reported. The news was also reported by the Russian news agency TASS, which cited the Russian Defense Ministry, BTA reports.
Ukrainian troops crossed the border and entered Kursk region in Russia by surprise on August 6. In the following five months, they resisted attempts by Russian forces to push them out.
Ukrainian forces launched two counterattacks today, which Russian forces repelled, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Reuters could not independently confirm the situation on the battlefield in Kursk region.