Kursk, Russia and Ukraine

Ukrainian forces repel Russian assaults near Kursk border
Ukrainian soldiers, alongside units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, have thwarted several Russian assault operations near Kursk. A recording of the intense battles has been published online. Russian troops continue their attempts to push the Ukrainian Defence Forces' units out of the Kursk region in Russia.
Russia says it retook 63.2% of territory captured by Ukraine in its Kursk region
Russian forces have retaken 63.2% of the territory captured by Ukraine in the Kursk region of western Russia, the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
Ukraine gambled big in its daring assault into Russia's Kursk. Was it worth the risk?
Ukraine launched a daring offensive into Russia's Kursk region, hoping to stretch Russia's resources and gain a new bargaining chip.
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The strategic logic of Ukraine’s further push into Russia’s Kursk region
Ukraine aimed to challenge the self-imposed red lines set by the Biden administration and other Western leaders regarding its ability to strike back against Russia.
Ukraine is bringing war 'back to Russia,' Zelenskyy says after new Kursk offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that some 38,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded fighting in Russia's western Kursk region since August.
Ahead of Trump’s return to office, Ukraine and Russia battle for Kursk
Ukraine’s continued focus on Kursk shows how important Kyiv believes it is to hold on to Russian land, especially if Trump pushes both sides to the negotiating table.
Russia Says Ukraine Launches 'Counterattack' In Kursk Region
Russia said Sunday that Ukraine had launched a "counterattack" in the western border region of Kursk, where Kyiv's forces began a shock ground offensive last August.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 5 over past day
Russian strikes against Ukraine killed two civilians and injured five over the past day, regional authorities reported on Jan. 20. Russian forces launched 141 drones at Ukraine overnight from the Russian cities of Bryansk,
Ukraine bolsters defences as Russia intensifies Pokrovsk assault
The Ukrainian armed forces are vigorously defending Pokrovsk from Russian attacks, as reported by Oleksandr Syrsky. The Ukrainian armed forces are taking all possible measures to prevent Pokrovsk from being captured by Russian troops.
To Cross Rivers In Kursk, Russia Reinvented World War II ‘Funny’ Tanks
What’s old is new again as Russia’s wider war on Ukraine grinds toward its fourth year. During World War II, some armies—the ...
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Russia Charges British Man Captured Fighting in Kursk With ‘Terrorism’
Russian law enforcement authorities said Monday that a British man captured fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in the ...
Russia Charges Briton Caught Fighting In Kursk With 'Terrorism'
Russia said on Monday a British man captured fighting on Ukraine's side in the Kursk region faces charges of "terrorism" and acting as a "mercenary", punishable by decades in prison.
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Russia claims capture of Ukraine's Kurakhove as battle rages in Kursk
Russia says it captures town that held out for weeks Ukraine does not acknowledge fall of Kurakhove Fierce fighting for ...
Russia intensifies attacks on Sudzha in Kursk Oblast
Russia has intensified attacks on the town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast and its neighbouring villages. Source: Oleksii ...
North Korean soldiers go AWOL after shooting their Russian comrades
The three are accused of shooting their Russian comrades - all marines - then going on the run with their army weapons.
Russian Woman Vents Anger After Parents Vanish Behind Front Line
Angry at Russia's inaction after a shock Ukrainian offensive put her parents on the other side of the front line, Lyubov Prilutskaya is one of the few Russians willing to speak out.
Explainer-What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble
With Donald Trump's pledge to quickly end the war between Ukraine and Russia, market players are starting to look at what ...