Ukraine Counteroffensive: Deserved Retribution or Pyrrhic Victory?
Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia’s Kursk region, resulting in clashes near the border village of Berdin. While Russia claims to have repelled the attack, Ukrainian sources report ongoing fighting and significant Russian losses, including a potential battalion of North Korean and Russian troops. The offensive, which began in August, has seen fluctuating control of territory, with Ukraine holding some areas despite Russian and North Korean reinforcements. Heavy fighting and civilian casualties are reported in the region’s towns, including Sudzha.