Ukraine says it captured over 100 soldiers in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine says it has captured more than 100 Russian soldiers during its cross-border incursion into the western Russian region of Kursk, according to reports.

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On Wednesday, Ukrainian special forces captured 102 servicemen of Russia's 488th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment and its Akhmat unit, the Reuters news agency reported, citing a source in the Security Service of Ukraine.

Ukraińcy w obwodzie kurskim jednorazowo wzięli ponad 100 rosyjskich jeńców https://t.co/gZ9gGJe4WO

— PolskieRadio24.pl (@PR24_pl) August 15, 2024

⚡️JUST IN: Ukrainian journalists release new footage from the Kursk Region

The latest footage reveals Russian prisoners, opulent shelters, and the aftermath of a purge targeting FSB positions. pic.twitter.com/fYVyxC5gCd

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 15, 2024

"They captured and cleared a sprawling, concrete and well-fortified company stronghold from all sides - with underground communications and personnel accommodation, a canteen, an armoury and even a bathhouse," the source said on Thursday, as cited by Reuters.

SSU captures 102 Russian servicemen in Kursk sector - source https://t.co/SxmBBp6BRE

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) August 15, 2024

Ukraine launched its surprise push into the Kursk region on August 6 and has since claimed control of about 1,000 square kilometres of Russian territory, according to Reuters.

❗️JUST IN: 82 settlements in the Kursk region are already under Ukrainian control

Since the beginning of the offensive, the AFU has seized 1,150 km² and advanced 35 km inland.

This was reported by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi in his report to President Zelenskyy. pic.twitter.com/Z86QvVlS2P

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 15, 2024

❗️JUST IN: Ukraine has established a military command in the Kursk region, headed by General Moskalev

This was announced by the head of the command, Alexander Syrsky. pic.twitter.com/AC2UDj47ZC

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 15, 2024

Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk region exposes Russia’s poor crisis response - advisor https://t.co/cyx8j6qFS4

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) August 15, 2024

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.

Russia’s casualty toll in Ukraine climbs up by 1,220 in past day https://t.co/7HStFZ6dqg

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) August 15, 2024

Thursday is day 904 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Source: Reuters, ukrinform.net, IAR, PAP