Russian Forces Reclaim Sudzha from Ukrainian Control After 7 Months, Evacuate 120 Civilians

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Published Mar 13, 2025, 11:40 AM

Russian forces have regained control over the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, which had been under Ukrainian control for 7 months since August 2024. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of Sudzha, along with the settlements of Melovoy and Podol, as part of their recent offensive. Ukrainian forces initially seized 1,376 square kilometers of land in the region, but as of the latest reports, the area under their control has shrunk to 140 square kilometers. The operation in Kursk has seen Russian troops reclaim multiple settlements, with Sudzha being the largest town recaptured. The Defense Ministry reported that their forces successfully advanced in the region, pushing back Ukrainian troops. Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, confirmed ongoing battles in the suburbs of Sudzha, which he claimed had been 'almost completely destroyed' by Russian airstrikes. President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region, expressing confidence in the imminent full liberation of the area. More than 120 civilians who were under occupation were evacuated from Sudzha, with 90% of them previously listed as missing. Authorities reported that around 2,000 people had gone missing in the region. Additionally, a Ukrainian attack on an agricultural plant in a village east of the fighting killed four people. The recapture of Sudzha marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict, as it was a strategic point for Ukrainian forces, supported by North Korean soldiers.

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On Thursday, March 23, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had recaptured the strategic town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast from Ukrainian forces. The capture of Sudzha was considered the most important achievement of the Ukrainian army on Russian soil, and the recapture of the city represented a major shift in the balance of forces on the battlefield, according to... https://t.co/6dTzykmvYH

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Russian Ministry of Defense announces that it will recapture the key town of Suza in Kursk region https://t.co/sD8pyFd6xX

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Russia liberates Sudzha, Ukrainian stronghold in Kursk The Russian army has liberated the city of Sudzha, the main center of resistance for Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of #Kursk. (ms) https://t.co/KfNY473OcY

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