Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations on Russian territory in Kursk Oblast during May-June 2025, contributing to the disruption of Russian large-scale offensive plans.
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Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in Kursk Oblast in May-June 2025
The Kursk operation prevented more destructive consequences for Ukraine
Nine months later, Moscow launched a counteroffensive supported by 12,000 North Korean troops, eventually retaking most of the territory but at a cost of 80,000 soldiers killed or wounded.
We conducted two offensive operations on Russian territory... then in May–June in the Kursk region
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