Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday mentioned his troops had been assembly their goals of their offensive in Russia’s Kursk area, launched nearly two weeks in the past.
“We are achieving our goals. This morning we have another replenishment of the (prisoner of war) exchange fund for our country,” Zelensky mentioned.
Kyiv despatched troops over the border on August 6, within the largest such assault since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Ukrainian officers, together with Zelensky, mentioned the offensive was aimed toward making a “buffer zone” on Russian territory to defend its personal inhabitants from strikes — whereas Russia has denounced the assault.
Kyiv additionally mentioned the incursion into Russian territory was aimed toward forcing Russia to barter on “fair” phrases as Ukrainian troops are struggling on the jap entrance.
Shortly after Zelensky’s announcement, Ukraine‘s prime commander Oleksandr Syrsky put out the same assertion.
“We are achieving new results in the Kursk region and have replenished the exchange fund,” he mentioned.
Source: www.anews.com.tr