Ukrainian paratroopers seize new positions in Kursk Oblast — video
The 82nd Separate Bukovyna Air Assault Brigade conducted an offensive operation on one of the key fronts in Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian Airborne Assault Forces Command wrote and published a video of the operation on Feb. 11.
Ukraine’s renewed offensive in Kursk demonstrates a continued push beyond Russian defenses, putting additional pressure on Russian forces in the region.
The paratroopers coordinated their attack with support, combat, and logistics units, executing a swift and unexpected maneuver that took the Russian forces by surprise. As a result, Ukrainian troops secured new positions and significantly improved their tactical advantage.
Ukraine’s renewed offensive in Kursk Oblast
Feb. 6: Russian Telegram channels reported a new Ukrainian offensive in Kursk, targeting the villages of Fanasiyivka and Ulanok. Some Russian military bloggers claimed that Ukraine took control of Cherkaska Konopelka and Ulanok.
Russia’s Defense Ministry later confirmed the Ukrainian advance.
Feb. 6: The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that Ukrainian forces had advanced up to five kilometers beyond Russian defensive lines southeast of Sudzha.
Feb. 7: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the Ukrainian advance, stating in an interview with Reuters that Ukraine’s Defense Forces had pushed 2.5 km forward in Kursk Oblast.
Feb. 7: Analysts from DeepState monitoring group confirmed Ukrainian troops had made gains near Cherkaska Konopelka in Kursk Oblast.
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