Zelenskyy: Ukraine controls over 1250 square kilometers and 92 settlements in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces control over 1250 square kilometers of territory and 92 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced during a meeting with heads of Ukraine's foreign diplomatic missions.

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Zelenskyy reported that in the Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian positions are being continuously strengthened, designated areas are being stabilized, and the POW exchange fund is being actively replenished.

The President called this operation "our largest investment in the process of liberating Ukrainians from Russian captivity," as Ukraine has already captured the largest number of Russian prisoners in a single operation: "This is a significant result, this is one of our goals, and our actions continue."

The head of state noted that Ukraine cannot publicly discuss which specific units are involved in the Kursk operation at this time.

"I would like to thank our heroes on behalf of all of us. At present, the Russian border area opposite our Sumy region has been mostly cleared of Russian military presence. And this is also one of our operation's goals, tactical goals," Zelenskyy said.

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