Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian roughly reduced platoon-sized mechanized assault near Berdin and attacks near Novosotnitsky
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Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian roughly reduced platoon-sized mechanized assault near Berdin
Ukraine has made small gains and managed to capture the first North Korean prisoners of war in the area.
Ukrainian forces launched a counterattack in Kursk on January 5.
Ukrainian forces resumed offensive operations in Kursk Oblast and made tactical advances.
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.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian defenders repelled 17 attacks by the invaders, and 45 more combat engagements are ongoing.
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