Russia Announces Regaining Control of 10 Settlements in Kursk Region

Russia has launched an offensive against Ukraine, which has been advancing in the Kursk region since August 6. The Russian Defense Ministry said that 10 settlements, including Apanasovka, Byakhovo, Vishnyovka, Viktorovka, Vnezapnoye, Gordeyevka, Krasnooktybrskoye, Obukhovo, Snagost and Desyaty Oktyabr, were liberated during the attacks in the last two days. The ministry also reported that the Ukrainian army lost more than 300 soldiers and 24 armored vehicles.