The offensive operation in the Kursk direction continues, over the past day, Ukrainian troops have advanced up to two kilometers, said commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky.

"The offensive operation continues in the Kursk direction. During the day, our troops advanced up to two kilometers, a total of 5 square kilometers of territory were taken under control," Syrsky said at a meeting of the Supreme Commander's Headquarters on Friday.