Storm Shadow/Scalp missiles struck a theater-level Russian command post in Kursk region, possibly underground, reportedly killing a North Korean general among others.
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Storm Shadow/Scalp missiles struck a theater-level Russian command post in Kursk region, possibly underground, reportedly killing a North Korean general among others.
Explosions were reported in the city of Lgov in Russia's Kursk region late on December 30.
Acting Governor of Kursk Region, Alexander Khinshtein, confirmed the strike on the city, noting that currently, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage.
Acting Governor of Kursk Region, Alexander Khinshtein, stated that Emergency and municipal services are working at the scene.
Acting Governor of Kursk Region, Alexander Khinshtein, stated that he is keeping the situation under control.
Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, wrote that in Lgov, Kursk region, something struck a concentration of Russian troops.
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