Ukrainian forces halt major Russian assault near Kursk
The Ukrainian group "Magura", along with Ukrainian Defence Forces units, repelled a major Russian assault in the Kursk region. "The enemy engaged enormous amounts of equipment and soldiers," the report states.
Tanks fitted with mine rollers were at the head of their columns to clear the way. The attacks were conducted in six waves. The enemy attempted to break through with tanks, BMP, BTRs, and even buggy vehicles—a total of about 50 units.
Russians defeated near Kursk
"All units of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' acted as one organism — and gave the enemy a solid repayment," reads the unit's communiqué.
"Tanks, BMP-2, BMD, BTR, buggies, and 'Lancet'—our soldiers, along with allies, destroyed enemy equipment worth tens of millions of pounds," it added.
Kyiv claims that at least 45 Russian soldiers were killed in the attack and 53 were injured.
Ukrainians near Kursk
Ukrainian troops entered the Kursk region on 6th August 2024. It was explained at the time that one of the objectives of their offensive was to force the Russians to transfer part of their forces from the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
By the end of August, Kyiv controlled approximately 1,240 square kilometres of this region's territory, but since September, Ukrainian forces have started losing ground due to the Russian army's counteroffensive. In November, sources in the Ukrainian army reported that they now control only about 800 square kilometres of Russian territory.
According to Western sources, over 10,000 soldiers from North Korea are supporting the Russians in battles in the Kursk region. On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the number of casualties among the North Koreans had exceeded 4,000.
