Russian Forces Regain Strategic Western Kursk Settlements

The Russian Defence Ministry announced the recapture of three settlements in the western Kursk region. This move comes seven months after a cross-border incursion aimed at expelling Ukrainian troops from occupied areas. Russian troops now control Malaya Lokhnya, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, and Kositsa.

Russia's Defence Ministry reported on Sunday the successful recapture of three settlements in the strategic western Kursk region. This development is part of ongoing efforts to expel Ukrainian troops controlling sections of the territory seven months after a significant cross-border incursion.

According to a statement from the ministry on the Telegram messaging app, Russian forces are now in control of Malaya Lokhnya, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, and Kositsa, marking a tactical advancement in their military operations.

"The Russian Federation's armed forces are continuing to rout groups of the Ukrainian army on the territory of Kyrsk region," the statement declared, emphasizing the continuing conflict between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)