Thu Sep 19 05:21:35 UTC 2024: ## Russian Forces Reclaim Two Villages in Kursk Region
**MOSCOW, RUSSIA** – Russian troops have retaken two villages in the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces, according to a senior Russian commander.
Major General Apti Alaudinov, speaking to Russian news agency TASS on Thursday, confirmed the recapture of Nikolayevo-Darino and Darino. These villages were seized by Ukrainian forces last month, marking a brief incursion into Russian territory.
This development marks a setback for Ukraine’s offensive efforts in the region. The Russian military’s recapture of the villages indicates a renewed push to secure its border and push back against Ukrainian advances.
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