Ukraine says it holds 500 square km in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian troops hold about 500 square kilometers in Russia's western Kursk region, down from 1,300 square kilometers in September, according to Kyiv's top army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.

By Reuters | Updated: Feb 13, 2025, 09.48 PM IST

Ukrainian troops hold about 500 square kilometers captured in a summer offensive into Russia's western Kursk region, Kyiv's top army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Thursday.

The revealed figure indicates a significant decrease from 1,300 square kilometers Kyiv had under its control in September.

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