In a recent operation in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) from the 8th Regiment killed seven Russian and two North Korean soldiers, seizing valuable intelligence materials and equipment. The captured items, including documents and communication devices, may reveal details about Russian military plans and movements. This victory follows Russia’s claim of capturing Velyka Novosilka in Ukraine, a gain a military expert suggests will be difficult to build upon due to challenging terrain. The successful raid provides a morale boost for Ukraine and potential leverage in future negotiations.
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In the Kursk region, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) repelled an eight-hour attack by North Korean soldiers, resulting in 21 enemy deaths and 40 injuries. The SSO, supported by infantry and snipers, utilized small arms and grenade launchers to fend off the assault, as documented in a released video. After expending most of their ammunition, the Ukrainian forces executed a tactical withdrawal. This engagement follows the earlier capture of two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops, confirming Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the conflict.
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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) recently reported eliminating 13 North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, employing both ground combat and drone strikes. The operation, part of ongoing SSO activity in the region since August 2024, involved multiple regiments and resulted in the recovery of weapons and documents suggesting the presence of North Korean officers. These actions are a response to Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops to bolster its forces facing Ukrainian offensives. The SSO’s actions have resulted in significant losses for both Russian and North Korean forces in the Kursk Oblast.
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John Q. Hosedrinker