# The Retreat in the Kursk Region: A Turn in the Ukraine Conflict

Mon Mar 17 2025 06:07:22 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
# The Retreat in the Kursk Region: A Turn in the Ukraine Conflict

In a dramatic shift, Ukrainian forces find themselves retreating from the Kursk region, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the ongoing conflict.


Recent developments reveal that Ukrainian troops are retreating from positions in Russia's Kursk region, transforming the landscape of the conflict as they pull back to a narrow section along the border.

The retreat marks a sobering chapter in Ukraine's ambitious campaign that initially showcased their capability by seizing control of approximately 500 square miles of Russian territory last summer. However, faced with relentless Russian counterattacks, the situation has dramatically reversed. Ukrainian soldiers recount mixed experiences during the extraction—some characterized as methodical, while others erupted into chaos.

According to one commander, identified by the call sign Boroda, his platoon faced dire circumstances, including destroyed vehicles, constant drone surveillance, and dwindling supplies of ammunition. The commander detailed a grueling two-day march exceeding twelve miles, ultimately resulting in the unit’s withdrawal to a mere 30 square miles of land bordering Ukraine.

Military analysts, like Pasi Paroinen from the Finland-based Black Bird Group, corroborate this assessment, underscoring the drastic reduction of Ukrainian-held territory. The developments raise pressing questions about the future of the conflict and potential shifts in military strategy, as the looming threat from Russian forces remains intensely felt by Ukrainian troops.

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