Ukrainian Special Operations Forces repelled a North Korean infantry assault in Kursk Oblast that lasted from morning until night.
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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) reported on January 13 that they recently repelled a North Korean infantry assault in Kursk Oblast that lasted from morning until night.
Video released on the same day by Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, showing Ukrainian soldiers storming positions manned by North Korean soldiers.
Russian drones destroyed a North Korean surface-to-air missile system radar in the Kursk region.
Russian occupants will attempt to push Ukrainian Armed Forces out of Kursk Oblast and then launch an offensive toward Sumy Oblast
At least in February and beyond, battles in Kursk Oblast may continue
About 60,000 enemy soldiers are concentrated in Kursk Oblast
17 in Kursk region - AFU General Staff.
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