💥 Attack

Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian reinforced platoon-sized mechanized assault south of Kruglenkoye (southeast of Korenevo) in Kursk Oblast.

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

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Geolocated footage shows Ukrainian forces repelling a Russian reinforced platoon-sized mechanized assault south of Kruglenkoye

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian SOF operators killed 77 and wounded over 40 North Korean soldiers within three days using a single crew

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

In recent days, North Korean soldiers have begun engaging in assault operations alongside Russian forces in Kursk Oblast

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Special Operations Forces continue to eliminate the enemy, including three more North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region, and have seized their documents. Russia provided fake military IDs to North Korean troops fighting in the Kursk region.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

North Korean soldiers are dying on the front from Ukrainian drone strikes due to lack of preparation for modern warfare. The soldiers attempted to defend against drones with rifles and their hands.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian soldiers repelled an attack by the Russian army in Kursk region involving about 30 armoured vehicles and an infantry battalion.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The soldiers of the 47th 'Magura' Brigade stopped the assault, destroying at least 10 armoured vehicles using mines, Stugna systems, and FPV unmanned systems.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:38.872Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-december-23-2024