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Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian roughly reduced platoon-sized mechanized assault near Berdin and attacks near Novosotnitsky

Berdin, Kursk Oblast
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Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian roughly reduced platoon-sized mechanized assault near Berdin

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukraine has made small gains and managed to capture the first North Korean prisoners of war in the area.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack in Kursk on January 5.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian forces resumed offensive operations in Kursk Oblast and made tactical advances.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

The Defense Forces of Ukraine began an offensive campaign in Kursk Oblast. According to ISW analysts, the Armed Forces of Ukraine broke through in three directions and achieved tactical successes.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 17 attacks by the invaders, and 45 more combat engagements are ongoing.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:39.027Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-6-2025