Contents tagged with Kursk
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Ukrainian President Zelensky shares photos of captured North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released photos showing captured Korean soldiers along with a Russian military ID allegedly issued to one of them. According to Zelensky, the evidence suggests Russia is trying to pass off a Korean soldier as a native of the Republic of Tuva, the homeland of former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.
"These are two soldiers who, despite being wounded, survived and were brought to Kyiv to speak with SBU investigators," Zelensky stated. "Russia and …
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Ukrainian Forces repel major Russian attack in Kursk region
Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled a massive assault by Russian forces in the Kursk region, as reported on January 9 by the press service of the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Magura." The announcement was made alongside battle footage.
The Russians deployed a significant amount of equipment and personnel, leading with tanks equipped with trailers to clear mines.
The assaults were carried out in six successive waves, involving attempts to breach Ukrainian defenses with tanks, …
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Ukrainian counterattacks strain Russian forces: renewed Kursk offensive alters strategic dynamics
Amid escalating tensions in the Kursk region, Ukrainian military operations appear to be strategically weakening Russia's military posture.
Retired Ukrainian Armed Forces Major and military expert Alexei Hetman provided insights in a recent interview to Channel 24. Hetman noted that Russia has been compelled to shift increasing numbers of troops to the Kursk front, highlighting potential vulnerabilities within the Russian military strategy.
Hetman explained that with a lack of internal …
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Ukrainian Forces advance in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian Forces are believed to have advanced into a village north of Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region, according to analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Successes are also possible in at least four other settlements, they added.
Ukrainian troops have launched a new offensive in the Kursk region, actively engaging on three fronts around Sudzha. Utilizing mechanized units, Ukrainian forces have advanced near Berdyn and are suspected to have reached the southern outskirts of …
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Ukraine's electronic warfare: turning the tide in Kursk region against Russian drones
Ukraine's large-scale offensive in the Kursk region has left Russia struggling, revealing major issues in countering Ukraine's movements. The primary obstacle for the Russian forces has been the potent "jammers" employed by the Ukrainian troops during their advance. Russian military aviation blogger, Fighterbomber, highlighted these challenges.
Fighterbomber confirmed that a critical element of Ukraine's offensive is an exceptionally powerful electronic warfare system (EWS). This EWS has not …
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Ukrainian Forces advance in Kursk region: electronic warfare and tactical innovations challenge Russian defenses
The Ukrainian Forces have reportedly entered the settlement of Berdyn. As the Ukrainian command maintains radio silence, Russian Z-Channels are already filled with reports about losing control over several settlements.
The prominent Russian Telegram channel VChK-OGPU, allegedly linked to Russian intelligence, confirms the advance of Ukrainian forces into Berdyn. Attacks are underway along the Sudzha-Kursk highway and other key directions. Russian propagandists claim that Ukrainians are using a …
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Ukraine launches strategic offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Several Russian war channels are reporting that Ukrainian forces are advancing in Russia's Kursk region. According to WarGonzo, Ukrainian troops are attempting to press forward from the city of Sudzha. The channels "Operation Z" and "Military Informant" report, the main assault direction is the area near the village of Berdyn in the Bolshesoldatsky district of Kursk.
Russian war bloggers indicate that Ukrainian forces are moving along the 38K-004 highway. Video footage released online shows …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian command center in Kursk Region
On Thursday, January 2, Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly launched an attack on what is claimed to be a Russian military command post in Mar'ino village, located in Russia’s Kursk region.
"These strikes are aimed primarily at reducing the Russian Federation’s capability and desire to conduct terrorist acts against the civilian population of Ukraine," said the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Additionally, Sergey Bratchuk, a representative of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army South, …
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Ukrainian strategy shifts to strikes on Russian command centers, targeting leadership over manpower
Ukrainian military expert Pavel Narozhny highlights a key tactic in the ongoing conflict — targeting command centers over infantry losses.
According to Narozhny, replacing trained commanders takes more time compared to replenishing infantry. The Ukrainian Defense Forces are focusing their efforts on wearing down two Russian marine brigades — the 810th and the 155th — in the Kursk region by striking at their command centers, Narozhny, founder of the charity foundation "Reactive Mail," shared …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian base in Kursk region with Storm Shadow missiles
Ukraine's Armed Forces have reportedly hit a Russian military base in Lgov with Storm Shadow missiles, located in the Kursk region, resulting in significant casualties. At least eight Russian soldiers have been confirmed killed, reports the news outlet ASTRA, citing informed anonymous sources.
The attack on December 30 saw a minimum of six Storm Shadow missiles breach Russian defenses, hitting the intended target which sources suggest could have either been a Russian military headquarters or a …