Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine controls 74 settlements in Kursk Oblast

On August 13, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukraine now controls 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast. The operation, which started on August 6, has led to Ukraine gaining control over 1,000 square kilometers of Russian land by August 12.

President Zelensky confirmed on social media that he frequently communicates with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, receiving updates on the frontline and in the Kursk region. Despite tough battles, progress continues, and the country's "exchange fund" remains active.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський/ x.com/@ZelenskyyUa

While Russia's regional authorities reported that Ukraine controls 28 settlements and has advanced up to 12 kilometers along a 40-kilometer front, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi disclosed that Ukrainian forces had advanced an additional 3 kilometers and taken control of another 40 square kilometers, according to "The Kyiv Independent."

⚡Ukraine controls 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says.

The Ukrainian military currently controls 74 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 13.https://t.co/22T5utCdDz

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) August 13, 2024

Zelensky emphasized that, despite the intense fighting, progress in Kursk Oblast continues, with ongoing efforts to stabilize the region and develop humanitarian plans, as reported by the Polish Radio news agency (IAR).

Ukrainian President also confirmed on social media that he frequently communicates with Syrskyi to receive updates on the situation. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that the incursion aims to counter Russian reinforcements and prevent cross-border attacks rather than to seize territory.

Source: IAR/kyivindependent.com

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