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Ukraine launches a new attack in the part of Russia's Kursk region it holds

Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.

Ukrainian forces began a new attack in Russia's Kursk region on 5 January, with footage showing armoured columns moving north-east of the Ukrainian-held town of Sudzha, the Guardian reported. Ukraine's General Staff said 42 combat clashes took place in the Kursk area that day. Russia's defence ministry said its forces were beating back the attack, while Russian military bloggers reported heavy fighting. Ukraine had held part of the Kursk region since its cross-border incursion in August 2024.

When
5 January 2025
Where
Kursk Oblast, Russia (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
What
ground assault · military
Acting party
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Against
Ministry of Defence of Russia
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. Ukrainian officials confirmed an operation was taking place.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary

Sources

  1. Evidence The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Guardian reporting from Kyiv on verified footage and officials · published 2025-01-05 00:00 UTC
  2. Origin of the claim The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Russian defence ministry and Ukrainian General Staff statements, 5 Jan · published 2025-01-06 00:00 UTC

History

WhenFieldFromToWhy
2026-10-27 21:03 UTCstatusnullconfirmedP1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule

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The War Record, "Ukraine launches a new attack in the part of Russia's Kursk region it holds", ev-20261027-bv3a, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-bv3a/

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