Contents tagged with Kursk
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First clashes between Ukrainian Forces and North Korean soldiers reported in Russia's Kursk Region
In Russia's Kursk region, initial skirmishes have occurred between Ukrainian forces and North Korean soldiers, Suspilne reports, citing intelligence sources. According to these sources, major confrontations have "not yet begun."
Notably, Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, previously mentioned that North Korean troops have engaged with Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk area.
Just days ago, Ukrainian President …
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Escalation in Kursk region: destruction, evacuation, and North Korean troops alter Russia’s border landscape
In the Kursk region, residents are witnessing the obliteration of towns, as revealed by Vadim Mysnik, a representative of the tactical and operational grouping "Seversk," during a live broadcast on Suspilne.
Moscow's ongoing aggression seems to leave no stone unturned in this part of Russia, with troops continuing heavy shelling in the border territories of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions, though there has been a slight dip in frequency over recent days.
Yet, strikes in Russia's Kursk …
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Russian military accused of looting in Kursk region: residents speak out
In a recent broadcast, the independent Kurian TV company "TAKT" aired a report on looting in Glushkovsky District, where Russian military forces were stationed. The release caught the attention of the Telegram channel "Pepel.Kursk".
The report features a resident of Glushkovsky District who says her home was ransacked and her car stolen by looters. She has filed complaints with the police, the prosecutor's office, and the Russian President's Office. An investigator from the criminal …
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Ukrainian Forces breach Russian border at a new location in the Kursk region
In a significant military maneuver, Ukrainian forces, utilizing American M1A1 Abrams tanks and M2A1 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, have breached the Russian border at a new location in the Kursk region. Engaging with Russian troops concealed within nearby woodland, soldiers from the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces captured new strategic positions inside the Kursk region.
A video of the operation was published by the brigade's press service. This border …
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North Korean soldiers set to join Russian troops in Kursk region
The New York Times reports, citing Ukrainian and American officials, that North Korean soldiers are set to join Russian troops in a counteroffensive in the Kursk region.
"Thousands of North Korean soldiers have arrived in the Kursk region, where they are expected to join the counteroffensive aimed at ousting Ukrainian forces that have occupied parts of the area since August," states the report.
Journalists emphasize that DPRK forces have not yet engaged in combat, so their precise role …
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Ukrainian Forces extend surrender offer to North Korean troops in Kursk region
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are not only preparing to confront North Korean units allied with Russia in its war against Ukraine but are also set to provide these troops an opportunity to lay down arms and survive. InformNapalm reports that instructions have been disseminated among Ukrainian units, particularly those positioned in Kursk region, detailing how to engage North Korean soldiers and invite them to surrender during battlefield encounters.
Recognizing that the authoritarian regimes in …
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Putin's imaginary encirclement: Russian media challenges leader's misleading claims about Ukrainian Forces allegedly trapped in Kursk region
Russian leader Vladimir Putin maintains the claim that 2,000 Ukrainian troops are encircled in the Kursk region, a scenario that both Ukrainian and Russian sources deny is reality.
In a recent interview with the Russian media, Russian president Vladimir Putin expounded on the purported encirclement of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, a narrative he first mentioned a few days ago. His unwavering belief in this so-called "cauldron" continues, despite growing evidence to the contrary. The …
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Russian command prohibits its troops from taking Ukrainian soldiers as prisoners in Kursk region
In a recent broadcast, Dyna Wong, the press officer of the 1st Separate Tank Siversk Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), claimed that Russian military command has directed their soldiers not to take Ukrainian military personnel as prisoners in the Kursk region.
Wong stated that the Russian forces are attempting to amass infantry in the Kursk direction, initiating active assault actions accompanied by armored military equipment. The Russians are also utilizing a substantial number of …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi reveals devastating Russian personnel and equipment losses in Kursk region
In a striking revelation, the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported that since August 8, Russian troops have encountered severe setbacks on this battlefield, with a reported 17,819 personnel lost.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, during a BRICS summit, claimed Russian forces had encircled Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. Countering these assertions, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that “ this statement is misleading and does not portray the actual …
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Kyiv: Russia struggles to counter Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Region
n a recent broadcast, Vadim Mysnyk, a spokesperson for the Seversk Operational Tactical Group, shed light on the mounting challenges facing Russia's military amid ongoing conflicts. Mysnyk emphasized the observed "inability of the Russian army to fulfill its mission", though he also noted that Russian forces are pulling in additional assault units.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has set new deadlines by which his armed forces must push Ukrainian units out of the Kursk region. However, Mysnyk …