According to Russian media Agentstvo based on an analysis of Ukrainian Deep State OSINT map, Russian forces have reportedly reclaimed over 100 km2 of land in Kursk Oblast in the last week. The first reports of renewed Russian activities in Ukrainian-held Kursk Oblast emerged on 8th October. By 10 October, it was clear that a larger operation had begun. Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Russia redeployed 50,000 troops from other front sectors to Kursk Oblast.”Ukrainian-occupied territory in Kursk Oblast now totals about 660 km2, with 360 km2 in the grey zone. Agentstvo reports that Ukrainian forces have lost almost a quarter of the territory they gained in Kursk Oblast between August and now. Ukraine’s incursion began on 6 August and quickly captured around 1,000 km2. DeepState estimated that Ukrainian control peaked at 900 km2, with 330 km2 in the grey zone. ISW estimated that the conflict area was 1,160 km2.President Zelenskyy described Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion objectives, including: drawing Russian forces away from other fronts; establishing a buffer to protect Ukrainian border areas; demonstrating the fragility Russian “redlines” and showcasing Ukraine’s military capabilities.
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