Elements of the Russian 56th Airborne (VDV) Regiment, 83rd VDV Brigade, and 51st VDV Regiment are operating in various locations in Kursk Oblast.
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Russian VDV elements operating in Kursk Oblast
The operation in the Kursk region is ongoing. Over the past day, the Russian army launched 197 artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions, including 13 using multiple launch rocket systems
North Korean soldiers were finalizing training and first clashes reported in Kursk Oblast
About 10,000 North Korean soldiers were believed to be based in the Russian border region of Kursk
Russia redeployed troops from Zaporizhzhia to Kursk direction
SOF fighters raided enemy positions in Kursk and captured occupiers.
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Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-november-23-2024