Ukrainian troops withdraw from Kursk amid ‘huge swarms’ of drones

• Ukrainian troops are retreating from Kursk, Russia, facing overwhelming numbers and "huge swarms" of Russian drones.
• A senior Ukrainian officer reports being outnumbered at least three to one, and up to six to one in some areas.
• The main supply route into Kursk from Ukraine is cut off, making the withdrawal more challenging.
• While Russia claims thousands of Ukrainian soldiers are surrounded, the officer maintains the retreat is disciplined, though smaller units may be at risk.
• Ukrainian forces are still fighting in areas northwest and west of Sudzha, hoping to leverage remaining Russian territory for future negotiations.

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Ukraine’s troops vastly outnumbered and facing ‘huge swarms’ of Russian drones in Kursk retreat