The operation in Kursk was truly remarkable. It caught global intelligence off guard. The Russians didn’t expect it. At a time when many around the world thought the situation had reached a stalemate, Ukrainians demonstrated their resolve to continue defending their independence and to pressure Russia into ending the war.

Axar.az informs Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this on his Telegram marking the anniversary of the Kursk operation.

'I thank every soldier, sergeant, and officer — everyone who took part in the missions in the Kursk region. Everyone who prevented another full-scale Russian strike on our Sumy and Kharkiv regions. We continue to defend Ukraine and honor every man and woman who gave their lives in the fight for our country," he wrote.

Ukrainian president also shares unique footage from Kursk operation.