Russia claims victory in Kursk; North Korea sends troops
Russian forces continue establishing a security zone along the border between the Kursk and Sumy regions. Russia has announced the alleged defeat of Ukrainian units in the area.
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What do you need to know?
- The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Ukrainian units in the Kursk region have been defeated. Russia asserts it has taken control of the town of Gornal, the last Ukrainian-held area in this region.
- Russia is continuing to establish a security zone on the border of the Kursk and Sumy regions. These actions align with Vladimir Putin's earlier statements about creating a buffer zone.
- North Korea has admitted to sending its troops to support Russia. These soldiers are reportedly assisting in efforts to regain control over regions occupied by Ukrainian forces.
What are Russia's goals on the border with Ukraine?
The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement announcing that Russian troops have defeated Ukrainian units in the Kursk region. "Russian forces continue creating a 'security belt' in the border areas of Ukraine's Sumy region," the statement noted.
These actions, previously announced by Vladimir Putin, aim to secure the border and create a buffer zone.
What are the reactions of Ukraine and other countries?
Ukraine asserts that its units remain in the Kursk region and continue resisting. Meanwhile, North Korea has confirmed sending troops to assist Russian forces in reclaiming parts of the area taken by Ukrainian forces.
Unexpectedly for Russia, Ukrainian forces entered the Kursk region on August 6, 2024, at around 2:00 PM Eastern Time. One objective of this offensive was to compel Russia to redeploy some forces from the occupied Donbas.
