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Russian forces continued limited attacks in unspecified areas of Kursk Oblast.

Kursk Oblast
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Russian forces continued limited attacks in unspecified areas of Kursk Oblast on July 27 and 28.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

North Korea has additionally deployed 20,000 to 30,000 troops to Russia, though the number could be lower

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

North Korean troops had fought alongside Russia since late 2024. They saw combat in Russia's Kursk Oblast but didn't cross into Ukraine

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Extracted: 2026-02-24T00:13:43.599Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-28-2025