Ukrainian Security and Defense Forces struck a concentration of North Korean troops near Novoivanivka in Kursk region, resulting in significant casualties.
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A Ukrainian strike on North Korean forces in Kursk resulted in significant casualties among DPRK troops
As many as 40 combat engagements took place in the Kursk sector, where the enemy also carried out one missile strike and 260 artillery shelling attacks.
Russian propagandists claimed Ukraine used MGM-140B ATACMS Block-1A missiles with cluster warhead or HIMARS rockets in the strike on Rylsk
Ukrainian forces struck Rylsk with ATACMS missiles
Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on North Korean troops. HUR confirmed the destruction of a North Korean mortar unit, with additional losses recorded at multiple sites.
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