Ukraine Suffers 290 Casualties in 24 Hours, Claims Russia

• Russia claims over 290 Ukrainian soldiers killed in Kursk.
• Military equipment, including tanks and vehicles, reportedly destroyed.
• Conflict in Kursk highlights escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions.

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that over 290 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the Kursk border region within the past 24 hours, marking one of the most intense skirmishes in recent days.

In a statement, the ministry detailed the destruction of Ukrainian military equipment, including a tank, an armored personnel carrier, four armored combat vehicles, three artillery pieces, and four additional vehicles.

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“During the day, the losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to over 290 servicepeople,” the statement read, adding to the tally of significant Ukrainian losses in the region.

Since the start of hostilities in the Kursk direction, Russia estimates Ukraine’s total losses at approximately 50,120 soldiers, 294 tanks, and 217 infantry fighting vehicles.

These figures have not been independently verified, and Ukraine has yet to comment on the claims. Both sides frequently release conflicting reports about the scale of casualties and equipment losses, making it challenging to ascertain the full extent of the conflict’s toll.

The ongoing battles in the Kursk border area underscore the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine, which has drawn widespread international attention.

The region has been a flashpoint for heavy fighting, with both sides vying for strategic control amid a larger conflict that has now spanned nearly two years.

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Meanwhile, global powers continue to call for diplomatic resolutions to the conflict, warning of the severe humanitarian and economic consequences of prolonged hostilities.

As the situation remains fluid, analysts suggest that both sides are likely to intensify their efforts to gain the upper hand, making the need for peace talks more urgent than ever.

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