**Ukraine Repels Russian Assault in Kursk Oblast**
On January 9, Ukraine’s 47th Mechanized Brigade said it had repelled a “massive” Russian assault in the embattled Kursk Oblast. The brigade released footage of the engagement.
** Renewed Offensive Operations**
This comes after Ukraine reportedly launched renewed offensive operations in Kursk Oblast just days before. Almost 50 Russian ground assaults were repelled in the area over the past day, according to the General Staff.
**Russian Attack Details**
The Russian attack involved about 50 vehicles, including tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, and buggies. Ukrainian forces killed 45 Russian troops and injured 53 others, the military claimed.
**Ukrainian Forces React**
Ukrainian forces reportedly used tanks, BMP-2, BMD, APCs, buggies, and Lancets to repel the attack. The brigade said they burned Russian equipment worth tens of millions of dollars.
**Unclear Information**
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims. No further details on the attack were disclosed. The Russian military has not commented on Ukraine’s claim.
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