**Ukrainian Special Forces Conduct Raid on Russian Positions in Kursk**
In a significant operation, Ukrainian special forces from the 73rd Naval Special Operations Center have carried out a raid on Russian positions in Kursk Oblast. According to reports, two Russian soldiers were captured during the mission, with one being evacuated on a stretcher and the other able to walk.
This development comes as Russia’s Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, claimed that Russian forces had “liberated” Kursk Oblast from Ukrainian security forces. However, it appears that Ukrainian special forces have been actively operating in the area, successfully carrying out missions despite claims of full recapture by Russian authorities.
**Russian Claims Contradicted**
The Ukrainian military has reported that a unit from Russia’s 810th Marine Brigade was targeted and destroyed during the operation. This contradicts earlier statements made by acting commander of the brigade, who informed Russian President Vladimir Putin that “scattered groups and individual soldiers” of the Ukrainian Armed Forces would soon be destroyed.
This claim by the Russian commander also contradicted an earlier statement by Gerasimov, which stated that Russian forces had fully recaptured the territory of Kursk Oblast. The region has been partially held by Ukraine since last August.
**Kyiv Independent Unable to Confirm Claims**
The Kyiv Independent was unable to immediately confirm the claims made by the Ukrainian military regarding the raid and the destruction of a Russian unit. However, this latest development highlights the ongoing conflict in the region and the complexities of the situation on the ground.
**Implications and Analysis**
This operation by Ukrainian special forces suggests that the conflict in Kursk Oblast is far from over, despite claims of full recapture by Russian authorities. The ability of Ukrainian forces to carry out successful missions in the area indicates a level of resistance and determination to hold onto territory.
The contradiction between Russian statements regarding the recapture of the region and the ongoing presence of Ukrainian forces highlights the complexities of the situation on the ground. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of Russian military operations in the area.
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