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Russian forces using T-90 tanks along with Soviet-era vehicles in Kursk direction

Darino, Kursk Oblast
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Institute for the Study of War Ukrinform Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post UNIAN Censor.NET

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Russian forces are using a wide array of both modern and Soviet-era vehicles in the Kursk direction, including modern T-90 main battle tanks

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

North Korean military servicemen remain in the territory of Russia's Kursk region where they are yet to take direct part in hostilities against Ukraine, but at the same time they are ready to engage in combat at any moment

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

The U.S. has no verified data on North Korean soldiers taking direct part in hostilities

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Washington is aware that DPRK soldiers are ready to engage in combat so the Pentagon continues to monitor the developments

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Russian forces advancing in Kursk Oblast as reflected on map changes dated December 10

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Russian forces recently advanced in Kursk Oblast.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian forces continue advancing in Kursk Oblast, specifically in the Pohrebky area near the Lyhiv highway

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian forces have been conducting operations in the Kursk region for four months, capturing prisoners and taking control of settlements.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:38.835Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-10-2024