The operation of the Ukrainian forces defense in Russia's Kursk region is progressing exactly as planned and Ukrainian defenders are strengthening their positions there.
This is what President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address, quoted by "Ukrinform".
The head of state said that General Sirsky reported on the ongoing advance of the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region.
"The operation is progressing exactly as we expected. The courage of Ukrainians achieves great things. Now we are strengthening our positions," Zelensky said.
The president emphasized that this accelerates the release of Ukrainian military and civilians from Russian captivity.
"We remember everyone we have to bring home", he stressed.