Contents tagged with Kursk
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North Korean soldiers reportedly desert from Russian 'Buryat Battalion' near Ukrainian border
In a surprising development, the special "Buryat Battalion" of the Russian Armed Forces, predominantly reinforced by North Korean military personnel, has witnessed its first cases of desertion. Reports indicate that North Korean soldiers assigned to this unit have fled from their positions near the border of Kursk and Bryansk regions in Russia.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, which cited Ukrainian intelligence sources, the incident occurred approximately seven kilometers from the Ukrainian …
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Ukrainian Forces ambush and eliminate Russian marines linked to prisoner executions in Kursk region
In a tactical maneuver in the Kursk region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) took out Russian soldiers from the 155th Brigade, notorious for executing Ukrainian prisoners, reported the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Bukovinian Brigade.
Reports indicate that Ukrainian defenders engaged Russian soldiers in the Kursk region, trapping them effectively.
"Recently, Bukovinian maroon berets laid an ambush, ensnaring killers from the 155th Separate Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, who …
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Russian forces allegedly execute surrendered Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region
On the morning of October 13, DeepState reported, citing its sources, that nine Ukrainian Defense Force members were allegedly gunned down by Russian troops in Russia's Kursk region. Details emerged citing an attack near the settlement of Zelenyi Shlyakh. Fighters reportedly moved into position under the assumption they were safe, only to encounter enemy forces unexpectedly, leading them into a dire confrontation.
According to the 1st Independent Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, as …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim positions in Kursk region as Russian attacks intensify
Fierce battles with Russian forces are ongoing in the Kursk region. Ukrainian Forces have managed to partially reclaim lost positions, but the Russian army has started amassing troops for another assault, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
"The war there is dynamic, with maneuvers characteristic of wooded areas. The situation is highly fluid, so it's important not to draw any conclusions as final," …
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Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi: Russia redirects 50,000 troops to Kursk region
The Russian Ministry of Defense has transferred approximately 50,000 soldiers to the Kursk region, consequently weakening their positions on other frontlines, as reported by Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in a video aired during a national news broadcast.
"We are aware that nearly 50,000 troops have been redirected to the Kursk sector from other areas," Syrskyi noted.
He mentioned that forces were reassigned from various fronts, notably those in …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim ground in Kursk region
In a remarkable turn of events, Ukrainian Armed Forces have reclaimed lost ground in the Kursk region, marking a significant victory. Officer Alex of the Ukrainian Armed Forces broke the news on his Telegrm channel. Just yesterday, Russian communities reported Ukraine's retreat under Russian pressure near Lyubimovka and Novoivankovka. Yet today, , Officer Alex claims that the positions are back under Ukrainian control, withholding further details for now.
Previously, Alex detailed the Russian …
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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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Ukrainian Forces repel renewed Russian attempts to regain control in Kursk Region
In a developing situation on the front lines, Ukrainian Armed Forces report that Russian forces have advanced and are now attempting to establish control near the village of Lyubimovka. Russian troops have renewed efforts to recapture the settlement in the Kursk region, a territory Russian media had already claimed to have seized multiple times. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) assert that Russian forces are launching these assaults "in great numbers," according to Lieutenant "Alex" of the …
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Explosion rocks ammunition depot near Kursk Nuclear Plant amid disputed attack claims
In the Russian town of Kurchatov, an ammunition depot likely detonated, according to reports from Telegram channels. Videos from eyewitnesses show Russian military personnel running from the site after the explosion. It is reported that the blasts occurred approximately five kilometers from the Kursk nuclear power plant. Social media suggests it appeared to be an attack targeting Russian forces, and something explosive in the hangar was detonated, as seen in the footage. Roman Alekhin, advisor …
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Russian citizens in Kursk region turn towards Ukraine amid dissatisfaction with Moscow's handling of regional conflict
According to Alexey Dmitrashkovsky, a representative of the Ukrainian military command in the Russian Kursk region, Russian citizens are expressing dissatisfaction with their government for leaving them to fend for themselves amid ongoing military operations. While the local population has developed a positive attitude towards Ukraine's Forces, the continued presence of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk region for nearly two months has led some residents to seek refuge in Ukraine. …