Ukrainian forces crush Russian assault near kursk in major battle
The Ukrainian group "Magura," along with units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, repelled a major Russian assault in the Kursk region. "The enemy engaged enormous amounts of equipment and soldiers," the report reads.
Tanks equipped with mine rollers led the columns to clear the way. The attacks were conducted in six waves, with attempts to break through utilizing tanks, BMPs, BTRs, and even buggy vehicles— a total of about 50 units.
Russians defeated near Kursk
"All units of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' acted as one organism and gave the enemy a solid repayment," reads the unit's communiqué.
"Tanks, BMP-2, BMD, BTR, buggies, and 'Lancet'—our soldiers, along with allies, destroyed enemy equipment worth tens of millions of dollars," it added.
Kyiv claims that at least 45 Russian soldiers were killed in the attack and 53 were injured.
Ukrainians near Kursk
Ukrainian troops entered the Kursk region on August 6, 2024. It was explained at the time that one of the objectives of their offensive was to force the Russians to transfer part of their forces from Donbas in eastern Ukraine.
By the end of August, Kyiv controlled 480 square miles of this region's territory. However, since September, Ukrainian forces have started losing ground due to the Russian army's counteroffensive. In November, sources in the Ukrainian army reported that they now control only about 309 square miles of Russian territory.
According to Western sources, over 10,000 soldiers from North Korea are supporting the Russians in the battles in the Kursk region. On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the number of casualties among the North Koreans had exceeded 4,000.
