### Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Draws to a Close

Mon Mar 17 2025 09:50:58 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
### Ukrainian Offensive in Kursk Region Draws to a Close

As Ukrainian forces withdraw, the concentration of control shifts dramatically amid ongoing intense conflict.


The recent Ukrainian military campaign in Russia's Kursk region has drastically unraveled, reducing their territorial hold from 500 square miles to merely 30 square miles.

Ukraine's once-promising offensive, which astonished Russian authorities with its speed, recently ended with a strategic retreat following heavy losses.

Ukrainian soldiers at the front reported both organized and chaotic retreats as Russian forces pressured their lines, forcing a withdrawal to a marginal area bordering Ukraine. A commanding officer with the call sign Boroda explained that after their platoon had lost all vehicles and faced relentless drone attacks, they were compelled to retreat.

In a harrowing two-day march, they traversed over 12 miles from their positions near Kazachya Loknya to reach safety at the Ukrainian border. The area they vacated has since been overtaken by Russian troops.

At the height of the offensive, Ukrainian forces not only surprised their adversaries but also momentarily commanded a significant amount of territory. However, military analyst Pasi Paroinen from the Black Bird Group highlighted that current Ukrainian territories now shrink to a mere 30 square miles. The landscape of this conflict continues to evolve rapidly, reflecting the intense nature of the ongoing war.

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