Contents tagged with Kursk
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Scorched Earth tactics: Russian army destroys own village in Kursk region
The Russian army has effectively wiped off the face of the earth their own settlement, Darino, in the Kursk region. The visuals were released by Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation.
"Russia has erased its own village, Darino, in the Kursk region," Kovalenko highlighted. The footage provides a panoramic view of the settlement, showing destroyed private homes and agricultural complexes. Aerial surveillance from the "Black Swan" drone unit of the 225th assault …
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South Korean Ambassador to UN: North Korean soldiers unaware of deployment to Ukraine
South Korean Ambassador Hwang Joon-kook has claimed that North Korean soldiers were unaware they were being sent to participate in the conflict against Ukraine. This insight was shared through a press release from the United Nations.
According to Ambassador Hwang, troops from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea believed they were simply headed for military exercises and not actual warfare in Ukraine. "Two North Korean soldiers indicated that they were unaware of being deployed for the …
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Ukrainian Forces foil Russian border breach attempt
The Russian military's attempt to breach the Ukrainian border with a convoy of armored vehicles has been thwarted by the Ukrainian Forces, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. The convoy, moving under the cover of darkness towards Ukrainian territory, was stopped en route. "At one section of the frontline, border guards alongside their comrades from the Defense Forces repelled the enemy, who attempted to break through towards the state border of Ukraine. Two of the occupiers' …
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Captured Russian soldiers highlight superior North Korean military training
Captured Russian soldiers have expressed concerns about the superior combat readiness of North Korean military units compared to Russian contract soldiers in the Kursk region, said senior officer of the 80th Independent Air Assault Brigade, Senior Sergeant Petro Haidashchuk, during a broadcast of Espresso TV.
According to Haidashchuk, his brigade has yet to capture any North Korean soldiers, but Russian POWs claim that North Korean military personnel were trained alongside them.
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Zelensky credits long-range weapons for significant Russian losses in Kursk region
In an interview with Polish media following his visit to Warsaw, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces have suffered significant losses, thanks to the effectiveness of long-range weaponry.
According to Zelensky, the Russian presence in the Kursk region has dwindled by 30,000-35,000 troops since the Ukrainian Defense Forces initiated their operations.
Zelensky emphasized that international intelligence agencies can corroborate these figures. "In the Kursk direction …
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Russian forces shift tactics in Kursk region: using larger infantry assaults against Ukrainian positions
A significant change in Russian military tactics is being observed in the Kursk region, as they launch assaults on Ukrainian positions using larger infantry groups, involving simultaneous deployment of 20-30 soldiers. According to Egor Nozdryakov, commander of the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade's airborne assault battalion, the Russian forces have notably altered their strategy in the area. Nozdryakov detailed that the Russians have packed this section with additional personnel, …
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Russian forces bomb nursing home in Sudzha, Kursk region
In a tragic incident in Sudzha, Kursk Region, a Russian airstrike targeted a nursing home hosting elderly civilians, including many individuals with disabilities, reported Olekisy Dmitrashkovsky, the press officer of the Ukrainian military commander's office in the Kursk Region, during a Ukrainian national news broadcast
"Last evening, Russian aircradt carried out two airstrikes in the area surrounding the Sudzha nursing home. As a result, a woman suffered a laceration to her arm. …
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Ukrainian President Zelensky shares photos of captured North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released photos showing captured Korean soldiers along with a Russian military ID allegedly issued to one of them. According to Zelensky, the evidence suggests Russia is trying to pass off a Korean soldier as a native of the Republic of Tuva, the homeland of former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.
"These are two soldiers who, despite being wounded, survived and were brought to Kyiv to speak with SBU investigators," Zelensky stated. "Russia and …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian attack in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a massive assault by Russian forces in the Kursk region, as reported on January 9 by the press service of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Magura." The announcement was made alongside battle footage.
The Russians deployed a significant amount of equipment and personnel, leading with tanks equipped with trailers to clear mines.
The assaults were carried out in six successive waves, involving attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses with tanks, …
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Ukrainian counterattacks strain Russian forces: renewed Kursk offensive alters strategic dynamics
Amid escalating tensions in the Kursk region, Ukrainian military operations appear to be strategically weakening Russia's military posture.
Retired Ukrainian Armed Forces Major and military expert Alexei Hetman provided insights in a recent interview to Channel 24. Hetman noted that Russia has been compelled to shift increasing numbers of troops to the Kursk front, highlighting potential vulnerabilities within the Russian military strategy.
Hetman explained that with a lack of internal …