New Maps: Russian assault forces may have fallen into a trap, Ukrainians may have surrounded several units

A few days ago, Russian forces launched an offensive to drive Ukrainian units that had invaded the Kursk region from Russia. The reinforced Russian forces have also shown success, as their offensive, which began from the west, has meant gaining a significant amount of territory.

In the north, according to the latest DeepState classification, at the same time as the Russian counterattack Ukrainian forces achieved minor success and surrounded the Russian forces defending Krymjannoye.

– DeepState analyst: Some Russian military personnel are trapped in the Kursk region, but it is too early to draw conclusions. pic.twitter.com/EWMfPmODbY

— Special (Kherson) September 16, 2024

They have recently managed to completely surround the group in the village, but there are occasional successful attempts to storm the area with weapons.

– Describes the situation in a Telegram post by the group analyst.

Ukrainian forces appear to have “anticipated” the Russian counterattack. Russian advance begins from the west In the past few days, he has pushed Ukrainian forces from their positions near the Sim River and retaken Visnevka and Snagust, among other areas. (According to Russian sources, Abanasovka and Lyubimovka also fell into Russian hands.)

However, at the same time, in the rear of the attacking Russian forces, Ryzhevka and Novy Bute Ukrainian forces have launched new attacks on border settlements, which have so far had partial success. The aim of these units appears to be to kick-start the Russian offensive. Here’s what it looks like, according to pro-Ukrainian cartographers:

The developments in the Glushkovo area of ​​Kursk Oblast, Russia, are very interesting. Both operationally and strategically. Russian channels are reporting that Ukrainian forces have taken control of the village of Veseloye, which seems very likely based on the videos we have seen. pic.twitter.com/9ZRtHl4abU

-Tindare (@Tindare) September 15, 2024

On a slightly more restricted map:

Alleged changes in Kursk over the past 48 hours. In the west, Ukraine has made gains near Tetkino. Ukraine has reportedly captured Veseloye. There is fighting near Medvezhye. In the north, Ukraine has captured 3 villages west of Korenyevo. Russia claims to have captured Borki in the east. pic.twitter.com/0YKHdHK94V

— raging545 (@raging545) September 15, 2024

Cover image is an illustration. Cover image source: Getty Images