Ukrainian troops forces out of Kursk region, Russia claims
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Ukraine Denies Russia's Claim of Kursk Oblast Recapture
Above: A radio operator of the Chechen Akhmat battalion stands in the village of Kazachya Loknya in the Kursk region on March 18, 2025. Image copyright: Tatyana Makeyeva/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
The recapture of Kursk Oblast holds significant strategic value, reinforcing border security and restoring control over key infrastructure. It boosts morale, strengthens regional stability, and symbolizes a turning point in the conflict. This development underscores the importance of territorial integrity and the ongoing efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and unity.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
This claim is entirely false. Ukrainian defensive operations in certain areas of Kursk Oblast continue, with forces successfully repelling multiple Russian ground assaults. The situation remains challenging but manageable, with Ukrainian units maintaining their positions and carrying out assigned tasks without any threat of encirclement.