Overview

• Ukraine's military sources report that Russia, with potential North Korean support, is preparing a significant counteroffensive to reclaim territory in the Kursk region.
• The operation aims to reverse gains made by Ukrainian forces since their surprise August incursion into Russian territory.
• Pentagon confirms approximately 10,000 North Korean troops are in Russia, raising concerns about their involvement in the conflict.
• Simultaneously, Ukraine faces intensified Russian aerial attacks, including a record number of drones targeting various regions.
• Amid these developments, political dynamics shift as President-elect Donald Trump's potential influence on the conflict is closely watched.