He recalled that more than 2,000 strikes were carried out from the Kursk region to the Sumy region since the beginning of the summer.
“Unfortunately, Ukraine cannot strike with existing weapons to defend itself against this terror; the decisions we want are not there yet, so there is a need, with the help of the Armed Forces, to liberate these borders. territories from the Russian military group, which is hitting Ukraine”, said Tikhy.
He confirmed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are achieving appropriate objectives in the Kursk region and will continue to work as necessary for the security and defense of Ukraine.
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the operation in the Kursk region is helping the resistance.
“This does not allow Russia to move additional units to the Donetsk region and complicates its military logistics. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are only military facilities and a military organization,” – he said.
Tikhy said that the aim of the operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region is to save the lives of Ukrainians from Russian attacks.
“It was Russia that brought the war to Ukraine, and it is quite fair that this war is now returning to the territory of Russia. The sooner Russia agrees to a just world again “Renewal, the sooner the Ukrainian raids on Russian territory stop. Putin continues the war, he will get these answers from Ukraine,” he said.
On possible incentives for the Russian Federation
A representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that there is evidence that Moscow is very concerned that the activity in Ukraine is going on without breaking humanitarian law, something that Moscow would like to see.
“Therefore, there is a reasonable suspicion that Russia can create and carry out such events in particular, by dressing the Russian military in Ukrainian uniforms, we ask our partners to be vigilant and not succumb to Russian propaganda.
About the response of the partners to Kursk
Tikhy said that Ukraine is now seeing the public comments of participants in the operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
“We see a neutral and limited response from partners, which reflects the understanding of the partners on the actions of Ukraine,” he said.
Background information
Fighting in the Kursk border region has continued since August 6, 2024. Ukraine officially confirmed its participation in this operation. In particular, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky said that Ukrainian troops already control about 1000 square meters. km. At the same time, the Ukrainian authorities did not specify which settlements are under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian local authorities report that they still do not have control over 28 settlements in the region. However, DeepState analysts estimate almost twice as many – perhaps around 44 districts.
According to the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Kursk advance is a pivotal moment in the war that could change its course. Analysts believe that the Armed Forces of Ukraine could take advantage of the fact that Russian troops have been attacking almost the entire front line for months, instead of building large fortifications on it the back.
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2024-08-13 10:36:52
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