Ukrainian forces have almost completely withdrawn from the Kursk region of Russia, marking the end of a stunning offensive from the previous summer. The retreat, described as organized in some areas and chaotic in others, saw Ukrainian soldiers pushed back under heavy attack. One commander recounted their struggle, highlighting the loss of vehicles and dwindling ammunition as they made a difficult two-day trek back toward the Ukrainian border. At their peak, Ukrainian troops had controlled significant Russian territory, but they now occupy only a fraction of that, illustrating a stark reversal in fortunes.
Ukrainian forces have pulled almost entirely out of the Kursk region of Russia, ending an offensive that had stunned the Kremlin with its speed.
The retreat was organized in places and chaotic in others, as Russian forces stormed through Ukrainian lines and pressured them back to a sliver of land.
By the time the platoon retreated, all their vehicles had been destroyed and they were almost out of ammunition, with Russian forces closing in from all directions.
Ukrainian forces controlled around 500 square miles of Russian territory at the height of the offensive, but had dwindled down to barely 30 square miles.
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