Russian forces continued limited attacks in unspecified areas of Kursk Oblast.
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Russian forces continued limited attacks in unspecified areas of Kursk Oblast on July 27 and 28.
North Korea has additionally deployed 20,000 to 30,000 troops to Russia, though the number could be lower
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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