Contents tagged with Kursk
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Ukrainian Forces break through Russian defenses in Kursk region, advancing towards key villages
Ukrainian Armed Forces have breached Russian defenses in Kursk region with tanks leading the charge towards the village of Zelenyi Shlyakh. A convoy of heavy Ukrainian military equipment, spearheaded by T-64BV tanks, has advanced 2 kilometers along the "Rylsk-Korenevo-Sudzha" highway, breaking through Russian positions in the wooded areas.
The 36th Marine Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, along with Territorial Defense units and forces from the 47th Mechanized Brigade, are completing the …
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Heroic stand: Ukrainian marines call artillery on themselves to thwart Russian encirclement in Kursk region
In a dramatic turn of events in the Kursk region, Ukrainian marines took a bold step to thwart Russian forces that had encircled them, ultimately saving nearby units. The marines made the harrowing decision to redirect the full artillery might of the Defense Forces onto their own location, choosing destruction over capture, reports the press service of the 36th Marine Brigade.
Stationed to cover the evacuation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers from Lyubimovka in Kursk, nine marines found …
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Ukrainian military claims North Korean troops spotted fighting alongside Russian troops in Kursk region
Ukrainian soldiers conducting special operations in Russia's Kursk region have allegedly identified North Korean troops among the Russian ranks, reported Lieutenant "Alex" on his Telegram channel, "Officer+".
"From two brothers in different units, I've received information about the probable participation of North Korean soldiers in battles in the Kursk region. They described these figures as having Asian features and speaking in something far from Russian. While this could easily be …
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Russian military casualties reach sobering toll as obituary count surpasses 75,000
The death toll of Russian soldiers has reportedly reached a grim psychological milestone, with the number of obituaries in Russia detailing fallen military personnel skyrocketing.
The Telegram channel "Goryushko", dedicated to counting the names of deceased Russian soldiers, has identified 75,000 Russian soldiers lost in combat. Importantly, these numbers represent only those who have been named based on published online obituaries.
The actual number is believed to be significantly higher, as …
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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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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 …