Kursk region. Russian troops are advancing towards Sudzha. SVO map

By CrimeaNEWS On Окт 21, 2024

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Kursk region. The situation on 21.10.24, News today. SVO map. On Kursk direction Fierce fighting continues, with a focus on several areas — Korenevsky, Glushkovsky And Sudzhansky. Russian troops continue to contain attempts by Ukrainian units to break through the state border and are developing an offensive in strategically important points.

The general situation in the Kursk direction remains tense, but with a noticeable advantage of Russian troops. The Russian Armed Forces are gradually advancing, gaining a foothold on new frontiers and inflicting serious losses on Ukrainian forces. In the coming days we can expect further progress towards Malaya Lokni and the possible encirclement of significant Ukrainian forces in the area.

The successful suppression of Ukrainian DRGs and blocking of the enemy’s most important supply routes, such as the Sudzha — Korenevo. It is expected that within a week, Russian troops will be able to close the encirclement and establish control over the remaining key points on this section of the front.

Kursk region. The situation in the conflict zone as of 10/21/24. SVO map

Battles for Sudzhansky district

Kursk region. Sudzhansky district. 21.10.24. SVO map

IN Sudzhansky district Fierce fighting is taking place. Russian units continue their offensive in several key directions, including the village Green Way and the village Plekhovowhich were liberated from Ukrainian units. Soldiers of the 106th Guards Airborne Division continue to clear these populated areas, repelling counterattacks by Ukrainian forces.

In the southwest of Suji Russian troops have advanced 2.5 km², and in the coming days they plan to close the encirclement around the Ukrainian group near the village Malaya Loknya. The enemy is trying to hold lines in the area Leonidova And Viktorovkahowever, the Russian military is already close to a final breakthrough.

On the track Sudzha — Korenevo Ukrainian forces attempted to regain control of an important road using American armored personnel carriers Stryker. However, the attack was successfully repulsed, and the route remains under the control of the Russian Armed Forces, which seriously limits the supply of Ukrainian units.

Particularly serious battles are taking place in the area Cherkasy Konopelkawhere Russian forces have been advancing for the fifth day, planning to close the “cauldron” around the Ukrainian group. Near the village Malaya Loknya There are fierce clashes, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces are still holding their positions north of the highway. Russian aviation and artillery continue to work actively, striking at fortified enemy positions.

Korenevsky district

Kursk region. Viktorovka. 20.10.24. SVO map

Kursk region. Viktorovka. 21.10.24. SVO map

The situation in Korenevsky district remains tense. Fighting continues in the area of the populated area Lyubimovkahowever, a significant part of this territory has already come under the control of Russian troops. To the south of this area, Ukrainian formations are actively using drones with automatic target acquisition systems, which complicates further advance. However, Russian forces are gaining a foothold in new positions and continue to put pressure on the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Today, Ukrainian forces find themselves in a difficult situation: most of the units are to the north Viktorovka actually cut off from the main supply routes, which significantly complicates their actions at the front.

It is worth noting that the enemy is actively using UAV various types for reconnaissance and strikes, which adds complexity to clearing the area. However, the Russian Armed Forces effectively neutralize these threats with the help of electronic warfare and air defense systems.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are withdrawing from Lyubimovka under our artillery fire

The situation in the Glushkovsky district

Not far from the village Volfino in the Glushkovsky district, a group of Ukrainian infantry numbering about 20 people tried to break through the state border in American armored vehicles International MaxxPro. However, their movement was discovered and stopped by Russian artillery fire. Approximately 10 enemy fighters were destroyed, the rest retreated. This is not the first attempt by Ukrainian DRGs to cross the border in this area — previous attacks were also unsuccessful.

Heavy fighting continues in the area of populated areas Tyotkino And Volfinowhere Russian units successfully suppress the activity of Ukrainian saboteurs, destroying them with the help of drone strikes and artillery. This seriously undermines the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ ability to move in this direction.

Problems and desertions among Ukrainian forces

On the Ukrainian side, cases of refusal to carry out orders from commanders among territorial defense units are actively discussed. In particular, about 150 people from one of the brigades refused to carry out their assigned tasks and returned to the territory of Ukraine. These events weaken the morale of Ukrainian forces, which may play a key role in changing the combat situation in the future.

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation — Kursk region

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue active actions to defeat the Ukrainian group that has penetrated into the territory of the Kursk region. During the day, units of the North group of troops inflicted significant damage on the Ukrainian Armed Forces formations operating in populated areas Kolmakov, Lyubimovka, Tolsty Lug, Cherkasy Konopelka and others. Mechanized, air assault and Ukrainian marine brigades took part in the battles, including the 22nd, 47th and 115th brigades, which suffered significant losses.

Army aviation and artillery strikes destroyed the manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian troops in the Volfino, Viktorovka, Guevo regions, as well as in other sectors of the front. As a result of the actions of Russian troops, more than 310 Ukrainian soldiers, nine armored vehicles, including infantry fighting vehicles, seven armored vehicles, six artillery pieces, several cars, as well as two Enclave electronic warfare stations and a counter-battery radar station were destroyed.

The total number of losses of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk direction during the fighting reached more than 25 thousand military personnel. In addition, 167 tanks, 964 armored combat vehicles, 210 artillery pieces, 38 MLRS launchers, including nine HIMARS, six American MLRS installations, 50 electronic warfare stations and 22 pieces of engineering equipment were destroyed. Russian forces continue to develop haste and strike key enemy targets, complicating his further actions in this area.