Russian media panic over Ukrainian counterattack in Kursk region — military expert Zgurets

He shared the information on Espreso TV.

"In the Kursk region, fighting is ongoing. On February 6, Russian public forums erupted over Ukraine's counterattack. Ukrainian forces have held this foothold for six months, which has reduced in size, but during this time, Russia has deployed 60,000 troops there.

Nearly 40,000 Russian soldiers have been eliminated, with 16,000 killed and the rest wounded. Over 100 tanks and 600 armored vehicles have also been destroyed. This shows that this area has become a focal point for many Russian, more or less combat-capable units that Russia is redirecting to this front," explained Zgurets.

According to the director of Defense Express, the Ukrainian defense on the Kursk front is holding a 500 sq. km area.

"There is a northern, western, and eastern part. In the northern part, the Russians cannot advance, the western part protects the route from Sudzha to Sumy. The eastern part is where Ukrainian forces are currently counterattacking to expand the zone that prevents Russian troops from breaking through to Sudzha," Zgurets said.

"There is a video showing Ukrainian equipment advancing toward the village of Ulamok. Several experts confirm that Ukraine is conducting offensive counterattacks. This means the situation remains dynamic. The movement took place along the road using armored vehicles, indicating that this direction remains a priority," Zgurets noted.

The director of Defense Express added that the Ukrainian counterattack aims to ensure the security of Sudzha as a logistical hub for the Defense Forces.

"There is also a political aspect, as a series of important meetings will take place next week. Essentially, the actions in the Kursk region are part of a military-political strategy that Ukraine is using to influence its partners," Zgurets emphasized.

• The Institute for the Study of War reported that on February 6, Ukrainian forces conducted successful counteroffensive operations in Russia's Kursk region.