Contents tagged with Sudzha
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North Korean troops to join Russian forces in Kursk region amid rising military collaboration
In an unexpected military collaboration, North Korean soldiers are said to be joining a special Buryat battalion in Russia, according to media reports. This unit is expected to comprise approximately 3,000 personnel.
Russia is reportedly forming this unique Buryat battalion at the base of the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade. Liga.net, citing sources from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, North Korean military personnel will be integrated into this force. The …
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Ammunition depo explosions disrupt Russian counteroffensive in Kursk Region
A Ukrainian strike on yet another Russian arsenal signals significant challenges for Russia's counteroffensive efforts in the Kursk region, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko notes. The Russian group of troops is now expected to face serious ammunition shortages.
An incident at the 67th Main Missile and Artillery Directorate arsenal in the Bryansk region compels a fresh look at the evolving dynamics in the Kursk region. The arsenal, where 152mm and 122mm ammunition, among others, detonated …
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Russia denies evacuation aid to civilians in Kursk region amid Ukrainian control
Russian authorities are declaring that the problems faced by residents in areas of the Kursk region under Ukrainian control are not their concern.
Residents of the Kursk region are seeking assistance from the Ukrainian Defense Forces Command, as Russia is refusing to evacuate them, said the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces Command in Sudzha, Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, during a televised news marathon.
"We are receiving many calls from relatives from various parts of the world – Russia, …
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Russia’s Gazprom faces crisis as Ukrainian Forces take control of Sudzha gas metering station
The Russian gas conglomerate Gazprom is reportedly in a state of panic over the gas measuring station at Sudzha, now under the control of Ukrainian armed forces. The station, crucial for pumping gas to Europe, is barely functioning, with no personnel on site. Reports the Moscow Times. Currently, the normal operation of the Sudzha gas metering station is not possible. The delivery volumes of gas into Ukraine's transmission network bound for Western Europe are not being monitored. The station …
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Ukrainian Army advances into Russia's Kursk region
Military expert Alexander Musiyenko articulated potential benefits of a new offensive by the Ukrainian Defense Forces (AFU) in Russia's Kursk region. Breaking through the border to capture the area could weaken Russian units currently holding positions on the southern bank of the Seim River, within a mere 6 kilometers reach.
AFU units are actively encroaching upon the Russian stronghold along the Seym River’s southern bank in Kursk region. These new offensives aim either to control key routes …
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Ukrainian Forces breach Russian border, capture Veseloe in Kursk region threatening encirclement of advancing Russian troops
In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian Defense Forces have once again breached the Russian border, taking control of the village of Veseloe in Russia's Kursk region.
The advancing Russian troops near Glushkovo are now facing significant challenges. Ukrainian forces, after breaching the border, have managed to position themselves behind the Russian lines. "Veseloe village in the Kursk region is now under Ukrainian control," wrote well-known war correspondent Yuriy Podolyaka on the morning of …
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Ukrainian Forces strike strategic bridge in Kursk region
Ukrainian Forces struck a bridge near the village of Karyzh in Russia's Kursk region. The attack was documented in a video by the Khorne Group, part of the 116th separate mechanized brigade.
Analysts from the website Militarny suggest that the Ukrainian forces likely used the American HIMARS or M270 rocket launch systems for the strike.
The bridge has undergone significant damage, but Russian forces might lay planks to facilitate the passage of light vehicles.
Karyzh is situated on the …
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Renewed fighting in Kursk and Kharkiv regions as Ukrainian and Russian forces vie for control
Ukrainian Armed Forces have made recent advances in the southeastern section of the Ukrainian bulge in Russia's Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian forces have reportedly regained some ground in the northern part of this territory.
Geolocated footage from August 31 shows Ukrainian troops operating south of Spalnoe (southeast of Sudzha). Though these events suggest Ukrainian advancements in the region, they likely occurred more than a few days ago.
Further geolocated footage from September 1 …
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Russia establishes volunteer brigade in Kursk region to counter Ukrainian attacks and ensure regional safety
In the Kursk region, a volunteer brigade is being created to "maintain law and order" in areas occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "We discussed the formation of the 'Bars-Kursk' volunteer brigade. This new unit will be a crucial element in maintaining law and order in the Kursk region. The primary function of the brigade is to ensure safety in eight evacuated districts as well as in other territories of the Kursk region," acting governor of the region, Alexei Smirnov, wrote on his …
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Ukrainian Forces resume push into Kursk region
Russian Telegram channels and media outlets are reporting that the Ukrainian army has resumed its advance deeper into the Kursk region, targeting several populated areas.
After several days of relative calm, the frontline in the Kursk region is once again active, according to the Russian Defense Ministry-affiliated Telegram channel "Rybar." However, it remains unclear if the reported movements represent actual advances or simply the stabilization of existing positions. The Ukrainian project …