Russia deploys about 30,000 troops from Ukraine to Kursk region - Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief

He stated at the Ukraine 2024. Independence forum.

"Currently, we can confirm that approximately 30,000 servicemen have already been redeployed to the Kursk direction, and this number is continuing to increase," Syrskyi said.

He added that the Ukrainian Defense Forces' operations in the Kursk region have effectively diverted a significant number of Russian troops, prompting Russia to attempt to withdraw some military units from other areas.

Ukraine controls 1,294 square kilometres in the Kursk region

Since the beginning of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' military operation in Kursk region, the Ukrainian military has taken control of 100 settlements, 1,294 square kilometres.

"As of today, we continue to advance, inflicting losses in manpower and equipment on Russian troops," the Commander-in-Chief said.

In addition, 594 Russian servicemen have already been captured due to the successful actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 

• Earlier, in the evening of August 25, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that Russia is likely to continue to redeploy forces from lower-priority frontline areas in Ukraine to the frontline in the Kursk region.