Zelensky declares Kursk operation successful; troops withdrawn

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared the military operation in Kursk a success as Ukrainian forces completed their withdrawal from the area. This operation aimed to divert Russian troops from advancing on the city of Pokrovsk. Zelensky stated that the situation around Pokrovsk is now stable, indicating that the operation achieved its goal. Ukrainian forces had occupied parts of Kursk since August, but the majority have now left. Some Ukrainian troops may still be in the region, but reports suggest their numbers are significantly lower than previously claimed. The withdrawal began on March 5 and has been largely completed, according to various officials.