Ukrainian occupation of Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian occupation of Kursk Oblast
Map showing the claimed extent of Ukrainian-held territory as of 28 April 2025
Map showing the claimed extent of Ukrainian-held territory as of 28 April 2025
Occupied countryRussia
Occupying powerUkraine
Beginning of Kursk offensive6 August 2024
Military commandant's office established15 August 2024
Largest settlementSudzha[1] (from 15 August 2024 to 12 March 2025)
Guyevo (from 12 March to 7 April 2025)
Gornal (from 7 to 28 April 2025)
Government
 • Head of military commandant's officeEduard Moskaliov

On 6 August 2024, during the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched an offensive into Russia's Kursk Oblast, occupying parts of the region. It was the first time since World War II that Russian territory was occupied by a foreign military. Ukrainian forces occupied several settlements, including the town of Sudzha, until March 2025.

  1. ^ "It Is Time to Adopt Important Legislative Things – Defense Legislative Package for Ukraine – Address by the President". president.gov.ua. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.

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