Zelensky's army makes a big claim - Ukraine has occupied 1000 square kilometers of Russia

Russia-Ukraine War: There has been a war going on between Russia and Ukraine for more than two years. Neither of the two countries has been able to take a decisive lead in the war. However, recently the Ukrainian army has entered Russian territory for the first time and captured a large area of ​​​​the Kursk region. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also very angry with this incident. Now the Ukrainian army has said that it occupies about 1000 square kilometers of Russia.

Zelensky admitted military operation

According to the AP report, Ukrainian President Zelensky has directly confirmed the military operation inside Russia's Kursk region for the first time. At the same time, Ukraine's military commander says that Ukrainian forces have now taken control of about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

What did Zelensky say?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday confirmed that the Ukrainian army is conducting further operations within Russia's Kursk region. Zelensky, in a post on Telegram, praised the country's soldiers and commanders for their firmness and decisive actions. He did not say anything more about the march of his troops into Russia. He suggested that Ukraine would provide humanitarian aid to the region.

What did Putin say?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region is an attempt by Kiev to stop Moscow's invasion in Donbass. Addressing a meeting with top defense officials, Putin said that the attack by Ukraine last Tuesday reflects Kiev's attempt to strengthen its position in future negotiations. Putin said that the Russian army has further intensified its invasion in Donbass.