Support Us

Russia withdraws some troops from Ukraine's south to defend Kursk Oblast – Politico

Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 19:54
Russia withdraws some troops from Ukraine's south to defend Kursk Oblast – Politico
A tank. Stock photo: Getty Images

Russia has withdrawn some troops from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts (Ukraine) to defend Kursk Oblast (Russia), Politico reports, citing Dmytro Lykhovii, spokesperson of the Tavriia Operative Strategic Group of Ukraine's defence forces.

Source: Politico 

Quote from Lykhovii: "Russia has relocated some of its units from both Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions of Ukraine’s south." 

Advertisement:

Details: The outlet was reportedly unable to independently ascertain how many Russian troops had been redeployed across the border. However, Lykhovii said it was a "relatively small" number of units. 

The publication notes that during the national joint 24/7 newscast, Lykhovii added that Russia was redeploying personnel to "other directions, including Kursk". 

At the same time, the spokesman noted that the Russians have accumulated a large number of personnel, particularly in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and the number of units they are redeploying is relatively small. 

Advertisement:

"We must still understand whether it is a smokescreen activity," the publication quotes Lykhovii. 

Politico also notes that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in Kursk Oblast has lifted the spirits in Ukraine and raised hopes among its Western allies who want Kyiv to turn the tide on the battlefield in its favour. 

Background

Support UP or become our patron!

Advertisement: