Ukrainian forces are successfully fending off Russian attempts to reclaim territory in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukraine launched an offensive in early August.
Swiftly Retaliated
The Ukrainian military has reportedly gained control of over 385 square miles, holding onto multiple settlements despite Russia’s efforts to retake the area with intense counterattacks, according to Digi24.
In a striking scene captured by Ukraine’s 36th Marine Brigade, Russian armored vehicles were seen attempting to deploy troops near the forest’s edge in an effort to advance.
However, Ukrainian forces swiftly retaliated, intercepting and destroying a Russian armored personnel carrier with an American-supplied Javelin missile, preventing further movement and stranding Russian troops.
The U.S.-made Javelin missiles, launched from portable platforms, are a key asset for Ukraine in countering Russian armored vehicles, known for their ability to accurately hit targets up to a mile and a quarter away.
Defense Held Firm
Additional footage from recent days shows similar incidents where Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian lines with infantry fighting vehicles.
In one instance, three Russian vehicles maneuvered to attack Ukrainian positions hidden within a wooded area in Kursk, but the Ukrainian defense held firm, pushing back each assault with significant Russian losses.
With U.S. and allied support, Ukraine has fortified its arsenal with advanced weaponry like the Javelin, which has proven essential in Ukraine’s defensive operations.
These anti-tank missiles have enabled Ukrainian forces to counter Russia’s larger, more traditional armored units, proving especially effective in close-quarters combat where Russian troops rely on rapid, heavily armored deployments.
