Ukrainian forces continue their offensive operation in Russia’s Kursk region, with the Armed Forces of Ukraine having taken control of 82 settlements so far, according to a statement from Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi during the meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff. “Since the beginning of the operation in the Kursk region, our forces have advanced 35 kilometers, taking control of 1,150 square kilometers of territory and 82 settlements,” Syrskyi said. According to him, the overall situation in the Russian region is under control. The Commander-…