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Putin replaces Kursk Oblast governor due to management 'chaos' after Ukraine incursion, media reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Kursk Oblast Governor Alexei Smirnov due to management "chaos" following Ukraine's incursion, opposition outlet Verstka reported on Dec. 6, citing sources. On Dec. 5, Putin appointed State Duma Deputy Alexander Khinshtein as interim governor of the oblast. According to Verstka, the Kremlin began seeking Smirnov’s replacement in early November, […]

Ukraine

December 6, 2024

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First Ukrainian troops crossed into Kursk Oblast 2 days before incursion, commander says

Soldiers of Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade crossed into Kursk Oblast two days before Kyiv launched its operation in the Russian region, aiding the subsequent offensive, Pavlo Rozlach, the brigade's commander, said in an interview with TSN news program aired on Oct. 13. Ukraine launched its cross-border incursion into Kursk Oblast on Aug. 6, claiming […]

Ukraine

October 14, 2024

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Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reports

Ukraine has lost over 40 per cent of the territory it previously gained in Russia's Kursk Oblast due to Russian counterattacks, Reuters reported on Nov. 23, citing a source in Ukraine's General Staff. "At most, we controlled about 1,376 square kilometres, now of course this territory is smaller. The enemy is increasing its counterattacks," the […]

Ukraine

November 23, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reports

Key developments on Nov. 23-24: Ukraine has lost over 40% of territory previously gained in Kursk incursion, Reuters reports West should 'not set red lines' on providing military support for Ukraine, French foreign minister says Russia attacked Ukraine with over 800 KAB bombs, 460 drones, 20 missiles this week, Zelensky says Russia recruits hundreds of […]

Ukraine

November 24, 2024

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