Contents tagged with Kursk
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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 …
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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces capture key village in Kursk region
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) are making headway in Russia's Kursk Region, capturing one of the settlements previously held by Russian soldiers and North Korean troops, according to a statement from the SOF press service.
Rangers from the 6th Regiment of the Ukrainian SOF achieved a strategic victory by taking control of a settlement in Russia's Kursk Region, as directly stated in the report.
It was also revealed that, along with the Russian military, the village was being held by …
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Ukrainian Forces push back Russian troops in Kursk region while Russian forces advance in Donbas
The Ukrainian Forces have reportedly pushed back the Russian army in the village of Kruglenkoe, located in the Kursk region, report analysts from the Ukrainian OSINT community DeepState. However, Russian forces have made advancements near eight settlements in the Donetsk region. According to DeepState, Russian forces have gained ground near Vozdvyzhenka, Novoyelizavetivka, Novovasylivka, Dazhenske, as well as in Shevchenko, Hryhorivka, Toretsk, and Nelipivka.
Additionally, Ukrainian military …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian command post in Kursk region
In a strategic move, Ukrainian forces have targeted a command post belonging to the 810th Marine Brigade in Russia's Kursk region, according to the Strategic Command of Ukraine. The site was allegedly located in an abandoned civilian building, marking part of a comprehensive campaign aimed at weakening the military capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces. The attack occurred in the town of Lgov, Kursk Region, and was reported by Ukraine's Strategic Command on Telegram.
Media outlet Mash, …
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ATACMS missile strikes cause destruction and casualties in Russia’s city of Rylsk
The Russian city of Rylsk, located in the Kursk region, was battered by a heavy missile attack, with residents hearing explosions that sparked ensuing fires, according to various Russian media outlets. Local officials claimed these attacks involved ATACMS missiles originating from the Chernihiv region. The Russian media outlet Mash reported an attack by Ukrainian forces on Rylsk with MGM-140B ATACMS Block 1A missiles, reportedly equipped with cluster warheads. Each cluster carrier has a blast …
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Ukrainian Forces reportedly kill 50 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian drone operators have reportedly killed 50 North Korean soldiers and injured another 47 over a span of three days, according to Ukraine's Special Operations Forces Command.
Fighters from the 8th Special Purpose Regiment of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, named after Prince Iziaslav Mstislavich, claim to have eliminated 50 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region within a three-day period, as stated by the press service of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces Command. …
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Russian military bloggers claim North Korean troops have captured Russian village in Kursk region
Several Russian military correspondents claim that North Korean soldiers captured the village of Plekhovo in Russia's Kursk region. Vladimir Romanov asserts that the village was captured"exclusively by North Korean special forces." He further details, "In just two hours. They swept through like a hurricane," claiming the Ukrainian forces suffered over 300 fatalities in the skirmish.
On December 6, it reportedly took just around 2.5 hours for the North Korean Special Operations Forces to …
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Night raid on Russia's Kursk region: ATACMS missiles and drones target airfields, resulting in damage and injuries
Seven ATACMS missiles and 12 drones targeted Russia's Kursk region, with missile interceptions reported near Kursk, Kurchatov, and several settlements in the Oktyabrsky district.
At least two American-made ATACMS missiles reportedly hit the "Kursk-Vostochny" airfield in the Kursk region overnight, according to OSINT analysts from the CyberBoroshno project.
"A moment showing the landing of two cluster ATACMS at the 'Kursk-Vostochny' airfield. Location — Kursk region," stated the report.
The …
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Zelensky highlights strategic importance of Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region amid Russian losses and Putin's urgency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical role of Ukrainian Armed Forces stationed in the Kursk region. According to him, these forces are crucial in "defending their Motherland," while Russia reportedly suffers substantial losses on its own territory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked his military with expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region before Donald Trump's inauguration. During the third International Conference on Food Security, Grain From …