Ukraine makes gains on Kursk front, repels Russian attacks on Pokrovsk – army chief
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Ukrainian forces have advanced 2 kilometers on the Kursk front and successfully repelled Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk front, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on Aug. 30.
The army chief announced the progress during a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
"On the Kursk front, the offensive operation continues," Syrskyi said.
“Over the past day, our troops advanced up to two kilometers. We have taken control of five square kilometers of territory.”
On the Pokrovsk front, Russian troops are attempting to break through the defenses of Ukrainian forces.
"As of this morning, all attacks have been repelled. The enemy has not achieved any success," the general noted.
The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Aug. 12 the Defense Forces' operation in Kursk Oblast, which began on Aug. 6. The operation aims to liberate Ukrainian border areas from Russian troops that have regularly shelled Sumy Oblast.
China urges to avoid expanding combat zone amid Ukraine's advance in Kursk Oblast
On the same day, Kursk Oblast authorities acknowledged losing control of 28 settlements. Among the areas now controlled by Ukrainian forces is Sudzha, which hosts the last operational point for transferring Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe.
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukraine controlled 1,263 square kilometers and 93 settlements in Kursk Oblast by Aug. 20.
Ukrainian Air Force pilots and other Defense Forces units targeted and struck two bridge crossings in Kursk Oblast with guided bombs on Aug. 20.
The Media Initiative for Human Rights reported on Aug. 23 that Ukrainian forces stormed a women's colony in Malaya Loknya, where Ukrainian captives were held.
Additionally, The New York Times reported on Aug. 23 that Russia would need 15 to 20 brigades, or at least 50,000 troops, to drive Ukraine out of Kursk Oblast, a force Russia currently lacks.
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukrainian troops have gained control of 100 settlements and 1,294 square kilometers in Kursk Oblast on Aug. 27.
Bild reported on Aug. 29 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces recently captured the village of Krasnooktyabrskoe on the banks of the Seym River. This move effectively sealed the eastern border of the "pocket," where approximately 3,000 Russian soldiers are now encircled, even without taking Korenevo. The "pocket" is blocked to the south and west by the state border, and to the north by the Seym River.
Situation in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast
Regional governor Vadym Filashkin announced on Aug. 27 that a long curfew had been imposed in the Pokrovsk municipality, effective from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m.
DeepState monitoring group analysts reported on Aug. 26 that Russian forces had advanced toward Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad near Novotoretske, Mykhailivka, Yasnobrodivka, as well as in Novohrodivka and Zalizne.
Local authorities urged residents of Pokrovsk to evacuate, stating that they had about two weeks left as of Aug. 19.
Politico, citing soldiers from the 110th Mechanized Brigade, reported on Aug. 15 that Russian forces intensified their offensive near Pokrovsk in response to Ukraine’s operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
According to local authorities, as of Aug. 28, there are 38,000 residents remaining in Pokrovsk, including 1,900 children. The city has strengthened its curfew and plans to close banks.
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