Information from the DeepState project confirms active Ukrainian defense forces in the Kursk region
The confrontation with the enemy continues to this day, despite official statements from Russian officials claiming successful advances. According to analysts, the situation in the region remains tense, with ongoing large-scale fighting and strategic battles for control over individual settlements. Based on internal sources from DeepState, the main clashes are taking place in the southwestern part of the Kursk area, particularly around Hornal and Oleshne. Reports indicate that Russian troops, a few days after their claims of "completing combat operations" in this region, have actually advanced and currently control several key villages. For example, it is reported that the settlement of Hornal has been almost completely captured, and in the direction of Oleshne, the enemy has managed to push forward and gain control over parts of territories that previously saw fierce fighting. DeepState emphasizes that Ukrainian military units are still holding defenses in the remaining settlements and continue active combat operations, partly focusing on striking logistical routes and enemy military bases to hinder Russian advances and reduce their ability to consolidate territory. The "Kurskaya operation" is still ongoing, and Ukrainian defenders are determined not to yield, using all available resources to maintain control over the combat zone. Another concerning aspect is enemy activity in the northern direction, in the Sumy region. Russian forces there are attempting to entrench themselves and push toward border districts. According to DeepState analysts, the enemy is amassing forces in the village of Zhuravka and trying to advance toward Bilovodiv, which creates additional tension in this part of Ukraine. The situation in Basivka is no less tense, as the enemy tries to move toward Lokni, but so far without success—Ukrainian troops actively resist and prevent the enemy from establishing a foothold. It is worth noting that, according to official Ukrainian General Staff information, the Russian side propagates false reports about "destroying Ukrainian troops" in the Kursk region. For instance, on April 26, Moscow received a report from the Kremlin leadership about the "completion of combat operations" in this area, claiming that the last settlement—Hornal—had been "liberated from Ukrainian forces." However, data from the Ukrainian General Staff refutes these claims, confirming that the area remains an active combat zone, with Ukrainian defenders inflicting significant losses on the enemy and conducting systematic battles for each remaining controlled settlement. Overall, the situation in the Kursk and Sumy regions remains tense and dynamic. Ukrainian military efforts are focused on maintaining control, while the enemy attempts to entrench and advance further. The military strategy of Ukrainian defense forces involves counteroffensive actions, including strikes on logistical centers and concentrated enemy forces. Based on recent data, it can be concluded that the fighting in this part of eastern Ukraine continues and is intensifying, and any statements about the formal end of hostilities are more likely informational fiction than a reflection of actual circumstances.