Russian Forces Thwart Ukrainian Advances

Russia's defense ministry announced that its troops have successfully repelled Ukrainian counter-attacks within the past 24 hours, enhancing their positions. Russian forces reported downing U.S.-supplied HIMARS missiles and several Ukrainian drones, while making significant gains in eastern Ukraine amid ongoing Ukrainian offensives in Kursk, western Russia.

Amid escalating tensions, the Russian defense ministry declared on Tuesday that its central, western, and eastern troop contingents have successfully repelled Ukrainian counter-attacks in the last 24 hours, bolstering their positions in the battlefield.

According to a statement from the ministry, Russian forces managed to shoot down six HIMARS missiles, supplied by the U.S., alongside 50 Ukrainian drones, showcasing a significant defensive maneuver.

Earlier on Monday, Russia affirmed its forces had achieved pivotal gains in eastern Ukraine while continuing to counter a fresh wave of Ukrainian offensives in Russia's western Kursk region.

(With inputs from agencies.)