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Russia Declares Full Recapture of Kursk as Ukraine Refutes Claim

Moscow credits North Korean troops for aiding its forces, while Kyiv asserts its defensive operations persist in contested areas.

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A view of destructions in the village of Kazachya Loknya, which was previously held by Ukrainian troops and recently retaken by Russia's armed forces, in the Sudzha district of the Kursk region on March 18, 2025.
TOPSHOT - Russian soldiers walk past destroyed houses in the village of Kazachya Loknya, which was previously held by Ukrainian troops and recently retaken by Russia's armed forces, in the Sudzha district of the Kursk region on March 18, 2025, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA / AFP) (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Russia announced the complete recapture of the Kursk region, with President Vladimir Putin declaring Ukraine’s incursion a failure.
  • Ukraine’s General Staff denies Russia’s claim, stating that Ukrainian forces continue defensive operations in parts of Kursk.
  • Russia officially acknowledged the deployment of North Korean troops, with estimates suggesting over 10,000 soldiers contributed to the campaign.
  • Ukraine had initially seized 1,300 square kilometers in Kursk during its August 2024 offensive, but has since lost significant ground to Russian counterattacks.
  • Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire continue, with Presidents Trump and Zelensky meeting briefly at the Vatican to discuss potential peace negotiations.