Media published numerous videos of destroying dozens of military equipment and personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), while Ukraine claims a shortage of them amid Russian advances in Donbas. Meanwhile, the US has been cheering Ukraine, arguing that it is very “bold.” (Updated 13 August at 05:55 p.m.)
The situation in Sudzha town remains unclear. It is reported that Russian troops may have abandoned their entrenchment in the eastern part of the town, preferring to build a fortified front in order to counterattack.
Ukrainian media published footage of Russian troops destroying a group of AFU soldiers, resulting in Kyiv losing 7 APC-4 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), with one vehicle evacuated to the Russian rear.
Russian troops also managed to seize several MRAPs (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles), a BMP-1 IFV and two BTR-4s. It is reported that in addition to the captured vehicles, the Russians managed to take Ukrainian soldiers into captivity.
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Media also releases the collapse of an AFU mobile group by Russian special forces:
Russian media publishes a US M1126 Stryker hit by an RPG shot during fighting in the Kursk region. The vehicle was reportedly evacuated after being taken to the rear by repair units.
Scouts of Russia’s North group of troops detected a Tunguska anti-aircraft missile and cannon system (SAM) in one of the border districts of the Kursk Region.
However, military experts urge to wait for developments in the coming days, although the probability of local counter-offensives and the restoration of Russian control over the grey zones remains high.
The Russians reportedly destroyed an AFU tank with a Lancet barrage munition strike during a border battle in the Kursk region.
According to Ukrainian media, Russian troops continue their active offensive in Donbas (Luhansk and Donetsk regions) despite the situation in the Kursk region. It is reported that the Russians have taken control of Lysychne, Ivanivka, and Svyrydonivka. They also advanced in Hrodivka, Kostiantynivka, Nevelske, as well as near Serhiivka, Pishchane, and Novotoretske.
The following footage from near the village of Girya. Media report the destruction of up to 7 units of AFU heavy vehicles.
The AFU also attempted to break through the state border using an AFU International MaxxPro armoured vehicle near the Kolotilovka checkpoint in the Belgorod region:
The AFU’s 32nd Brigade said that Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups were infiltrating into Toretsk, while the Ukrainian Army’s situation remained grave.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said that Kyiv “will receive deserved punishment for the invasion of the Kursk region.”
This punishment implies the most diverse consequences for those who did it, including the leadership of the Kyiv regime.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, however, admired the efforts of the AFU on Russian territories.
What do I think about Kursk? Bold, brilliant, beautiful. Keep it up. Bottom line is to the administration. Give them weapons they need to win the war they can’t afford to lose.
