Arya News - The Russian armed forces have regained control of the settlement of Guevo in the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
"During the offensive, units of Battlegroup Sever have liberated the settlement of Guevo in the Kursk Region," the ministry said in a statement. Following the mop-up operations, Russia"s 22nd motorized rifle regiment found a large number of NATO-made weapons and ammunition, an officer of the Sever group of forces told Sputnik. The Russian flag was hoisted over Guevo. The officer described the liberation of Guevo as an important step that will help drive the offensive deeper behind the enemy lines. On August 6, 2024, Ukrainian forces crossed the border into Russia and launched an offensive in the Kursk Region. Over the past weeks, the Russian military has intensified the counteroffensive and regained control of numerous settlements, including the border town of Sudzha.