Russian Forces Reclaim Kursk Villages

Russian forces have regained control of the villages of Novaya Sorochina and Pokrovsky in Russia's Kursk region, following clashes with Ukrainian troops. The defense ministry provided the report, though Reuters has been unable to verify the information independently. Fighting commenced when Ukraine entered the region in early August.

In a recent development, Russian forces have recaptured the villages of Novaya Sorochina and Pokrovsky in the western Kursk region, taking back control from Ukrainian forces, according to a statement by the Russian defense ministry.

The conflict intensified in early August when Ukrainian troops made an unexpected incursion into Russian territory in Kursk, prompting a military response from Russia.

While RIA state news agency highlighted this achievement, Reuters noted the inability to confirm the defense ministry's report independently as of now.

(With inputs from agencies.)