Ukrainian special operations forces conducted an assassination attempt on Russian General Esedulla Abachev, Vice Commander of Joint Forces North, who survived but lost an arm and leg.
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Ukrainian special operations forces conducted an assassination attempt on Russian General Esedulla Abachev, Vice Commander of Joint Forces North, who survived but lost an arm and leg.
Fighting continues in unspecified areas of Kursk Oblast on August 17 and 18.
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Source story: day-1275b-2025-08-24