Contents tagged with Kursk
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Ukrainian Forces expand incursion into Kursk region
Ukrainian forces entered the Belyovsky District of Russia's Kursk region overnight on Sunday, August 11, expanding their presence on Russian territory. This information was confirmed by the regional head, Nikolay Volobuev. "The infiltration of sabotage and reconnaissance groups into our territory created a lot of commotion and panic. The situation is now stable but remains highly tense," Volobuev said in a video message to local residents. He added that Russian military forces managed to " …
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Russia sends conscripts to combat in Kursk region
The news outlet Agenstvo reported that Russian commanders are refusing to pull back conscripts stationed in the Kursk region despite a recent Ukrainian breakthrough. The move signals preparation for a larger-scale employment of conscripts in the ongoing war against Ukraine. These conscripts are reportedly being declared combat units, according to human rights organizations.
"The platoon is receiving combat orders, and commanders are denying the conscripts' retreat to the rear," said a source …
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Fatal friendly fire incident: eight Russian soldiers killed in Kursk due to misidentification
Russian soldiers in the Kursk region were mistakenly targeted by their own side, resulting in the deaths of eight servicemen, according to a report from an anonymous Russian Telegram channel "Kremlin Secrets".
The incident occurred in the Bolshesoldatsky district of Kursk, where the Russian military engaged in "friendly fire" after misidentifying their own troops as a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group.
The confusion happened while vehicles were traveling on the Dyakonovo-Sudzha …
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Ukraine's offensive: Russia initiates 'Counter-Terrorism Operation' in border regions
The Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee has announced the introduction of counter-terrorism operations (CTO) in the Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk regions in response to what has been described as an "unprecedented attempt by the Kyiv regime to destabilize the situation in various regions of our country." The committee's statement emphasizes additional measures to ensure the safety of citizens, maintain public order, and enhance anti-terrorism protection.
The statement also alleges that a " …
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Kremlin in shock: Ukrainian Forces' advance in Kursk region exposes Russian army's vulnerabilities
The military and political leadership of Russia is reportedly shocked by the audacious operation of Ukrainian Forces in the Kursk region.
Despondent moods are said to pervade the Kremlin due to the breakthrough by Ukrainian Forces in the Kursk region. This operation has spotlighted the weaknesses of Moscow and the Russian army, reports The Moscow Times, citing four high-ranking Russian officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity about the situation.
In recent months, the Russian …
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Kremlin directs media to spin Kursk military operation positively
According to Meduza, it took almost three days for Vladimir Putin’s administration to decide how the media should report on the military operation in the Kursk region. The plan? Compare it to the historical Kursk Battle and assure citizens that Putin "will not leave anyone in distress."
The news outlet reveals that the Kremlin had ordered state-controlled and sympathetic media outlets to "avoid escalating tensions" regarding the incursion into the Kursk region. This directive was confirmed by …
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Pro-Ukrainian resistance fighters in Kursk call for expulsion of Russian army
In a video message, a participant of the pro-Ukrainian Kursk resistance has made a fervent plea, stating that Russian soldiers, who have left their peaceful homes to fight for money, are unwelcome in the region.
The resistance group invites locals to join and assist in eliminating the Russian army, said the men calling themselves the "Kursk Resistance," asserting that no one in Kursk is waiting for the Russian soldiers.
“We, the Kursk Resistance, send our regards to our guests from the Armed …
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Ukraine’s strategic advance: aiming for Kursk's Nuclear Power Plant amid rapid territorial gains
The operation, which began on August 6, continues to unfold into its third day. Reports, primarily from the Russian side, suggest that Ukrainian forces are meeting little resistance from regular Russian troops. Given the lack of official commentary from Kyiv, the rapid developments are interpreted solely through the accounts of Russian military correspondents and officials.
By the afternoon of the third day, the conflict zone in Kursk had expanded to 50 kilometers. Reports of skirmishes near …
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Russian army fears fall of Kursk as Ukraine fields 14 brigades in reserve
Amid ongoing tensions, Ukrainian armed forces (UAF) are currently engaging the Rosgvardiya (the Russian National Guard) and disparate units of the Russian military in the Kursk region. Reinforcements for the beleaguered Russian defenders remain hindered.
UAF has a reserve force of 14 well-prepared brigades, a contingent deemed ample to seize control of Kursk, reports Novaya Gazeta Europe, citing a source in Russian armed forces.
According to the report, the attacking Ukrainian forces face …
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Unconventional Ukrainian offensive stuns Russian forces in Kursk region, says General Malomuzh
Retired Ukrainian intelligence chief General Mykola Malomuzh disclosed that Russia was unprepared for an offensive from Ukraine's territory into the Kursk region. Speaking on air with Espreso TV, Malomuzh pointed out that lacking significant military formations and fortifications in Kursk was a critical lapse for Russia. He attributed the operation's success to catching Russia off guard, proposing that this shift signals the possibility of employing unconventional warfare techniques.. …