**Ukrainian Troops Continue Operations in Kursk Despite Russian Pressure**
Despite intense Russian pressure, Ukrainian troops operating in Russia’s Kursk Oblast continue to carry out their tasks. President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a briefing on March 12 that the military command is doing its job and preserving as many lives of Ukrainian soldiers as possible.
Zelensky urged for a “sober” assessment of the battlefield situation, rather than reacting to Russian information warfare. He also warned against playing with narratives that would lead to continued war.
**Russian Forces Push Back in Kursk**
Multiple sources, including Ukrainian and Russian media, claim that Russian troops have entered Sudzha, a key Ukrainian-held stronghold in the region. However, the Ukrainian military has not publicly commented on these claims.
Roman Kostenko, secretary of the parliamentary defense committee, acknowledged that the situation in Kursk Oblast is complicated but said Ukrainian forces are working to stabilize the front line. He also stated that he had spoken with soldiers who did not confirm a complete withdrawal from Sudzha.
**Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Says No Immediate Threat**
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on March 10 that there is no immediate threat of encirclement as Ukrainian forces are repositioning to favorable defense lines. However, Russia launched a renewed offensive in Kursk Oblast last week and reportedly made rapid advances.
**US Resumes Military Support for Ukraine**
The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine per President Donald Trump’s direction, confirmed by U.S. director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on March 12. This move comes as Ukrainian forces face intense Russian pressure in Kursk Oblast.
**Casualties in Ukraine and Russia**
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 14 civilians and injured at least 33 over the past day, regional authorities reported on March 12. The casualties included children and Syrian crew members of a merchant vessel in Odesa.
In another development, Russian forces have suffered 1,430 casualties just over the past day, including deaths and injuries.
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