KURSK, February 10. /TASS/. Most of the Ukrainian troops that entered the territory of Russia’s Kursk Region in August 2024 have been wiped out, Deputy Chief of the Russian Armed Forces’ Main Military-Political Department, Akhmat Special Forces Commander Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov told TASS.
"It should be noted that most of the forces that entered in August have been eliminated. The Ukrainian military suffered very heavy losses, and these special units have been largely withdrawn from here," Alaudinov said.
He noted that now most of the Ukrainian formations on the territory of the Kursk Region are units formed from mobilized people.
"Nevertheless, we periodically record the appearance of other Ukrainian units and special units. Including the Foreign Legion fighters. Periodically we meet them, destroy them," he pointed out.
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked Russia’s Kursk Region on August 6. Residents of border areas were evacuated to safe territories. According to the Defense Ministry, Kiev has lost up more than 58,000 servicemen since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk area. The operation to destroy the Ukrainian armed formations continues.