Russian MoD videos claim “successful strikes” against Ukrainian forces in Kursk Region — but the footage is old and filmed elsewhere

The AFU launched an offensive on Russia's Kursk Region, which borders Ukraine, on the morning of August 6. By August 9, photo evidence confirmed the presence of Ukrainian troops in the town of Sudzha. Russian pro-war Telegram channels, however, have claimed that the arrival of Russian reserves allowed them to contain Ukraine’s “combat reconnaissance units” and stabilize the situation.

Simultaneously, other reports have indicated that Ukrainian forces remain on the offensive, attempting to break through to the town of Rylsk. The Russian pro-war channel Dva Maiora (lit. “Two Majors”) noted that it won't be possible to dislodge the Ukrainian forces from the Kursk Region “in half a day,” as they have already begun consolidating occupied positions and organizing supply lines.

Self-styled Russian “war correspondent” Yury Kotenok reported that after regrouping, AFU units resumed their attempts to assault the district center of Korenevo, supported by armored vehicles. He confirmed the presence of Ukrainian forces in the villages of Snagosti, Olgovka, and Mirny, and mentioned ongoing battles for Martynovka. Dva Maiora claimed that Russian forces have entered the village of Malaya Loknya and have allegedly begun to sweep the area.