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Russia Declares Kursk Fully Retaken, Ukraine and North Korea Confirmed in Conflict

Moscow asserts total control of Kursk with North Korean support, while Kyiv disputes the claim, maintaining its forces are still active in the region.

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Overview

  • Russian General Valéri Guérassimov announced the complete recapture of the Kursk region, a claim Ukraine has strongly denied, stating defensive operations continue.
  • North Korea officially confirmed for the first time that its troops participated in Russia's military operations in Kursk.
  • President Vladimir Putin praised North Korean soldiers for their contributions, describing their efforts as courageous and heroic.
  • Ukraine maintains that its forces are still present in the Kursk region, with President Zelensky emphasizing ongoing defensive actions.
  • The involvement of North Korean troops marks a significant escalation in international dimensions of the conflict, as peace negotiations remain stalled.