Kursk operation - Day #12 - A thread
An overview of all daily events in Ukraine’s Kursk operation will be combined in this thread.
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The video shows Special Operations Forces in the Kursk region shortly before the main events began.
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Another USSR flag is taken down, somewhere in the Kursk region.
This is how the bridge over the Seym river looked like north of Glushkovo after it was initially hit. Not long after, Ukrainian aviation finished off the bridge with a strike after which the spans collapsed.
Footage has emerged showing the moment a Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter was shot down by a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) in the Kursk region. This event happened during the first stages of the offensive.
Dubious materials are found in the Kursk region.
Close combat footage. A Ukrainian M1126 Stryker armored vehicle is reportedly shooting at a building with Russian soldiers inside in the Kursk region.
The UK does not allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia because the U.S. does not approve. The UK requested U.S. approval a month ago but has not yet received a response. Additionally, approval is needed from France and another country. thetimes.com/world/russia-u…
Korenevo direction
According to Russian sources, AFU units have managed to take control of the area close to the villages of Anapasovka and Byakhovo, south of Snagost’. This comes in addition to the attacks we reported on yesterday towards Vishnevka and Komarovka which are in the close vicinity.
Wider picture of the area of the post above.
Another 3,000 people were evacuated from the Kursk region, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reports.
It is possible that Russian forces have retreated across the Seym River near the border at Tetkino, leaving the area without Russian troops. For now those are just rumors and need further confirmation.
A new group of Russian captives being transported, probably back to Ukraine.
Are these the Chechens that were never captured, according to Apty Alaudinov? Reports state that several dozen have already been captured or surrendered voluntarily.
Another captured Russian T-80BVM tank, model 2022, from the Kursk region by Ukrainian forces.
An ambush on a Russian supply truck by units of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade, in the Kursk region.
A resident from Sudzha called for the hanging of Putin and the expulsion of Russian soldiers. He expressed anger at the Russian forces, saying, "At least you fed and gave us water. These bastards left us without water and bread. Fight the fascists. Please hang the bastard.”
Demoralized and defeated Russian marines from the 810th Brigade are fleeing chaotically from the advancing forces of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion. Meanwhile, their commander has already been captured.
Locals in Tetkino, Kursk region, report that the city is completely cut off from communication, water, electricity and light. There is also a food shortage. Emergency services are nowhere to be seen.
According to Russian sources, Komarovka west of Snagost’ has come under the control of the AFU. They furthermore deny that Ukraine has already taken Korenevo, previously claimed by UA sources.
In a video from Kursk region, Ukrainian soldiers are shown delivering water to local residents. During this effort, one soldier is seen interacting with a child while her family members gather the water.
The 82nd Air Assault Brigade captured new equipment and Russian troops in the Kursk region, including an Ural truck.
The second out of three bridges over the Seym river, this one near Zvannoe in the Kursk region, is now also out of operation. One side collapsed.
Another group of Russian servicemen was taken captive.
One of the Russian marines from the 810th Brigade, who was found fleeing in the Kursk region, is identified as Officer Andriy Tkachev, the company commander of the 1st Battalion of the 810th Separate Marine Brigade from Sevastopol. He has also joined the trend of captured soldiers requesting to be exchanged.
End of thread. See you tomorrow.
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