Russian army lost over 20,800 soldiers in the Kursk region between August 6 and November 5, 2024, including 7,905 killed in action, 12,220 wounded, and 717 captured.
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Russian forces lost 20,842 soldiers (7,905 killed, 12,220 wounded, 717 captured) in Kursk region as of November 5
Ukrainian operation in Kursk region began on August 6, 2024
The US Department of Defense said it believes the number of North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region has risen by about 2,000 recently, bringing the total number there to 10,000, and possibly as high as 12,000.
Russia's losses in Kursk Oblast: 20,842 total (7,905 killed, 12,220 wounded, 717 captured)
Russian losses in the Kursk sector as of 5 November 2024 amounted to 20842 people, including 7905 killed, 12220 wounded, and 717 captured.
During the same period, 1101 units of enemy weapons and military equipment were destroyed, including 54 tanks, 276 armoured combat vehicles, 107 cannons and mortars, 5 MLRS and 659 vehicles.
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