Ukrainian forces have launched a major counteroffensive, saying that Russia is “getting what it deserves”.

According to a Russian military blogger, Ukrainian forces launched attacks from Cherkasskoe Porechnoe toward Berdin in the Kursk Oblast.

The Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation has confirmed that Ukrainian forces launched surprise attacks against Russian forces in several locations in Kursk Oblast, Russia.

Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian presidential administration head, wrote on Telegram: “Kurshchyna, good news, Russia is getting what it deserves.”

One Russian military blogger said Ukraine had launched a “last resort counteroffensive”. They added: “Keep your fingers crossed and pray for the guys.”