**Ukrainian Troops Withdraw from Russian Territory**
The Ukrainian military has confirmed that they have withdrawn from the town of Sudzha in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. This comes after Russia claimed to have captured the area just days earlier.
The withdrawal was confirmed by Ukraine’s General Staff, which posted updated battlefield maps on social media showing a complete retreat from Sudzha. The confirmation was made without a statement, but the maps spoke for themselves.
**Russian Offensive Intensifies**
Russia has been scaling up its offensive in the region where Ukrainian troops were stationed. This is despite the difficult logistics situation caused by Russia’s use of artillery, drones, and glide bombs. Ukraine had held on to a shrinking foothold in Kursk Oblast, but it appears that they have now withdrawn from Sudzha.
**US President Urges Putin to Spare Surrounded Troops**
Unconfirmed reports had circulated online about Ukrainian troops being surrounded by Russian forces. US President Donald Trump urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to “spare” the allegedly surrounded troops. However, Ukraine has denied these claims of encirclement.
**Russia Claims to Have Retaken Sudzha**
Just days before the withdrawal was confirmed, Russia claimed that its troops had captured Sudzha. The claim came after Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed ongoing battles in the suburbs of Sudzha and surrounding areas.
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