Reuters: Ukraine loses 40% of captured territory in Russia’s Kursk
Moscow has deployed 59,000 troops, including 11,000 North Korean personnel, to push back Ukrainian forces.
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Kursk incursion
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Forbes: Russian brigade “bleeding” as Ukraine kills 100 marines in Kursk mine trap
Putin's drive to clear Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast before Trump's January inauguration has cost one of Russia's elite units dearly in men and machinery.
NYT: Russia, North Korea set to launch Kursk counteroffensive within days
North Korean soldiers, wearing Russian uniforms and using Moscow-supplied equipment, will operate as independent units alongside Russian forces.
China aware of North Korean troops in Russia despite denials, says former US diplomat
This move could reshape regional dynamics as South Korea prepares to arm Ukraine and China can't stay passive.
“We’ll help you with anything.” Russia’s gamble with North Korea sends message to China, warns former US diplomat
Russia's decision to deploy North Korean troops near European borders isn't just about Ukraine, says Matt Brazil, a former US diplomat and China expert.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will have to fight in Europe against North Korea
The deployment of several thousand North Korean troops in the Russo-Ukrainian War signals a dangerous new phase of the war, testing Western resolve to support Ukraine's territorial integrity.
NYT: North Korean forces mass in Kursk to help Russia drive Ukraine out
Up to 5,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia's Kursk Oblast to support Moscow’s counteroffensive.
ISW: Ukrainian forces advanced in Kursk Oblast, near Toretsk and Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast
Russian forces, meanwhile, have been focusing their efforts on securing Selydove, southeast of Pokrovsk.
Budanov: First North Korean troops deploy to Russia’s Kursk Wednesday
With its military force exceeding 1 million soldiers, North Korea has reportedly sent 12,000 troops to train in Russia for combat operations in Ukraine.
Media: Russia retakes 100 km² in Kursk Oblast over a week
Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, launched on 6 August, initially captured around 1,000 km² of territory.
ISW: Russia intensifies efforts in Kursk to oust Ukrainian forces before winter
The Institute for the Study of War assesses that Moscow fears the onset of poor weather will lead to entrenched positional warfare, giving Ukraine time to fortify its positions. By committing significant resources to Kursk Oblast, Moscow risks exhausting operational reserves crucial for its ongoing offensive in Donetsk Oblast.
Forbes: Russian tanks fall victim to own defenses in failed Kursk counterattack
A Russian counterattack near Plekhovo in Kursk Oblast failed when tanks became trapped in anti-tank defenses built by Russian forces, which Ukrainian forces exploited with successful drone strikes.
Inside Sudzha, where Russia’s war comes home to bite
In Kursk Oblast, some stranded civilians still cling to Kremlin propaganda, while others begin to question everything they've been told about the war.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 943: Zelenskyy warns of prolonged war without US support as Russia bombs Zaporizhzhia, injuring 16 civilians
Ukrainian President will present a new "victory plan" to US President Joe Biden, warning of a protracted conflict if it's not supported. Meanwhile, a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia injured 16 civilians, including a 15-year-old, with strikes damaging residential buildings, educational institutions, and public infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces claim another successful breach of Russian border in Kursk Oblast (video)
Video shows Ukrainian forces approaching the border, clearing obstacles, and advancing into Russian territory.
UK intel: Ukraine’s attack on munitions depot highly likely to disrupt Russian ground operations in Kursk Oblast
Despite claims of intercepting Ukrainian drones, the attack's success highlights ongoing struggles in Russian air defense against Ukrainian long-range strikes.
Forbes: Ukraine employs encirclement strategy in Kursk to potentially trap thousands of Russian troops
Ukraine's operation in Kursk Oblast demonstrates strategic advances, with potential encirclement of Russian forces, but faces challenges from equipment shortages and manpower constraints.
Politico: Ukraine launched Kursk incursion despite objections from some top brass
When briefed on the Kursk operation, General Zaluzhnyi reportedly asked, "Once you have the bridgehead, what then?" but never received an answer from President Zelenskyy.
Frontline report: Ukraine launches cross-border “counter-counter-offensive” towards Russia’s Glushkovo
Ukraine's new offensive in Kursk Oblast targets Russian logistics, advances towards Glushkovo district center, and outmaneuvers counterattacks using ATACMS strikes.
Forbes: Ukraine expands incursion into Russia with new thrust into Kursk Oblast
Last week, in response to Russia's counterattack, Ukraine opened a new axis of advance into Kursk Oblast, breaching border defenses and advancing into Veseloe, where they encountered poorly-trained conscripts.