Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces advanced near Darino (southeast of Korenevo) and in forested areas near Olgovka (east of Korenevo) and Malaya Loknya (north of Sudzha) on November 22, though ISW has not observed confirmation.
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Russian forces advanced near Darino
Russian forces advanced near Olgovka
Russian forces advanced near Malaya Loknya
Several sources have confirmed that at least 10,000 North Korean troops are currently deployed in the Kursk region
North Korean military personnel arriving in Russia for operations in Kursk region are expected to complete their training by the end of this month
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