Contents tagged with Kursk
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Ukrainian Forces reportedly kill 50 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian drone operators have reportedly killed 50 North Korean soldiers and injured another 47 over a span of three days, according to Ukraine's Special Operations Forces Command.
Fighters from the 8th Special Purpose Regiment of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, named after Prince Iziaslav Mstislavich, claim to have eliminated 50 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region within a three-day period, as stated by the press service of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces Command. …
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Russian military bloggers claim North Korean troops have captured Russian village in Kursk region
Several Russian military correspondents claim that North Korean soldiers captured the village of Plekhovo in Russia's Kursk region. Vladimir Romanov asserts that the village was captured"exclusively by North Korean special forces." He further details, "In just two hours. They swept through like a hurricane," claiming the Ukrainian forces suffered over 300 fatalities in the skirmish.
On December 6, it reportedly took just around 2.5 hours for the North Korean Special Operations Forces to …
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Night raid on Russia's Kursk region: ATACMS missiles and drones target airfields, resulting in damage and injuries
Seven ATACMS missiles and 12 drones targeted Russia's Kursk region, with missile interceptions reported near Kursk, Kurchatov, and several settlements in the Oktyabrsky district.
At least two American-made ATACMS missiles reportedly hit the "Kursk-Vostochny" airfield in the Kursk region overnight, according to OSINT analysts from the CyberBoroshno project.
"A moment showing the landing of two cluster ATACMS at the 'Kursk-Vostochny' airfield. Location — Kursk region," stated the report.
The …
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Zelensky highlights strategic importance of Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region amid Russian losses and Putin's urgency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical role of Ukrainian Armed Forces stationed in the Kursk region. According to him, these forces are crucial in "defending their Motherland," while Russia reportedly suffers substantial losses on its own territory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked his military with expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region before Donald Trump's inauguration. During the third International Conference on Food Security, Grain From …
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Russia reallocates forces from Zaporizhzhia to Kursk region amidst strategic losses
In a strategic move during battles in the Kursk region, Russia has temporarily halted its offensive in the Zaporizhzhia region, reallocating one division from there, reports RBK-Ukraine, citing sources within the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to RBC-Ukraine, the Russian forces in Ukraine currently consist of about 574,000-575,000 personnel, with plans to increase that number to 690,000 by the end of the year. However, due to significant losses, these efforts have not …
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Ukrainian Forces hold strong on Kursk front amid Russian setbacks and propaganda silence
In a recent statement, Colonel Vadim Mysnik remarked that even Russian propagandists have fallen silent about any successes on the Kursk front, where Ukrainian Forces continue to repel Russian infantry assaults.
Adverse weather in the Kursk region has limited the use of enemy FPV drones and reconnaissance vehicles. Nonetheless, the Russians persist in launching assaults against the Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, but the Ukrainian Forces manage to hold them back while inflicting …
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Ukrainian Forces leverage minefields to thwart Russian advances in Kursk region
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have effectively utilized minefields as a critical component of their defense strategy against Russian attacks in the Kursk region, inflicting substantial losses on Russians. The Russian forces have suffered significant damage from anti-tank mines placed strategically throughout the area. A compelling video compilation of these explosive impacts on Russian equipment has been shared by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on their official Facebook page. …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi highlights crucial role of Kursk offensive
The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has underlined the significance of the operation in Russia's Kursk region, arguing that it's essential to target the Russians on their own territory.
According to Syrskyi, the operation in this Russian region should not be underestimated as it helps contain the adversary on other fronts. Without this offensive, he suggests, the situation in the Donbas could be considerably more dire.
During his visit to Ukrainian units …
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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 …