Ukrainian forces launch surprise offensive in Kursk region
There is an ongoing Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region. The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed the actions of the Ukrainians, describing them as a "counterattack." "To halt the advance of Russian troops towards Kursk, the enemy launched a counterattack by the assault group," reads the report.
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An ongoing Ukrainian offensive is taking place in the Kursk region of Russia. The actions were initiated in several areas of the front simultaneously. According to Ukrainian media, Russian units were completely surprised by the actions of the Ukrainians.
"The Russians are very concerned in the Kursk region because they were attacked from multiple directions, and it was a surprise for them. The defence forces are in action," stated Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Centre for Opposing Disinformation at the National Security and Defence Council, on Telegram.
The first recordings of Ukrainian activities appeared online. The footage shows a Russian drone attempting to attack a Ukrainian vehicle during the assault. However, the Ukrainians were well-prepared, as the vehicle was equipped with electronic warfare measures.
"The Russians claim that Ukrainian forces have prepared very well for offensive actions regarding electronic warfare systems," reported expert Artur Micek.
Russia admits to Ukrainian offensive in Kursk
The Russian Ministry of Defence referred to the Ukrainians' actions in the region, describing it merely as a "counterattack."
"On 5th January, at about 6:00 AM Greenwich Time, to prevent the advance of Russian troops towards Kursk, the enemy launched a counterattack by an assault group consisting of two tanks, an engineering vehicle, and 12 armoured combat vehicles with paratroopers towards the village of Berdin."
The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that supposedly the artillery and aviation of the "North" group crushed the Ukrainian Armed Forces' assault group.
Russian Telegram channels claim that the target of the Ukrainian offensive is the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. "The Ukrainians are allegedly trying to break through to it, to subsequently seize it and use it for negotiations regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant," informs Polish military analyst Artur Micek.
Source: Ria Novosti, TASS, Telegram, WP Wiadomości
