Kursk Oblast

Putin's visit to Kursk signals renewed ambitions for Sumy despite lack of capability

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Kursk Oblast was intended to lay the groundwork for renewed efforts to capture the city of Sumy and illegally annex Sumy Oblast, analysts from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in their May 21 report.

22 May 2025, 12:15 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine maintains presence in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces are still carrying out active combat operations in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 21.

22 May 2025, 02:07 AM

Putin tours Kursk Oblast, claims full control despite Ukrainian military presence

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk Oblast on May 21, for the first time since Russia claimed to have recaptured the entire region, holding a meeting in the town of Kurchatov, according to Russian propaganda media.

21 May 2025, 11:33 AM

ISW: Geolocated footage confirms Ukrainian cross-border advance into Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces recently advanced across the state border into the Russian village of Tetkino in Kursk Oblast, the Study of War (ISW) reported on May 7, analyzing geolocated footage of Russian airstrikes in the area.

8 May 2025, 08:40 AM

Ukraine may move on Tyotkino, but Belgorod still an open question — military expert

A breakthrough by Ukrainian forces near Tyotkino in Russia’s Kursk Oblast is possible, while the situation in the neighboring Belgorod Oblast remains very difficult, Ukrainian military expert Mykhailo Zhyrokhov told Radio NV on May 6.

6 May 2025, 12:55 PM

Russia likely shifting focus to Toretsk as offensive stalls near Pokrovsk

Russian forces have shifted units from the Kurakhove and Zaporizhzhya directions to the Toretsk axis, signaling a possible change in strategic priorities, while pro-Kremlin bloggers report fresh Ukrainian attacks near Tyotkino in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War said in an assessment published on May 5.

6 May 2025, 10:57 AM

Ukraine strikes Russian drone control center in Kursk Oblast

The Ukrainian Air Force struck a UAV command post near Tyotkino in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff announced on May 5.

5 May 2025, 08:33 PM

Syrskyi salutes troops for bold Kursk incursion that halted Russian offensive - Photos

Successful actions of Ukrainian defenders in Russia’s Kursk Oblast prevented the enemy's Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts offensive, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote on Telegram on May 5, posting photos of honoring the soldiers who took part in the incursion.

5 May 2025, 02:45 PM

Ukrainian Armed Forces hold strong and expand in Kursk Oblast — military expert

Russia’s efforts to dislodge Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast have failed, military expert Pavlo Narozhnyi, founder of Reactive Post, told Radio NV on May 2.

2 May 2025, 05:59 PM

New tactical markings appear on Russian military vehicles in Mariupol

A new tactical sign — a white circle in a square — has been seen on Russian military equipment moving through Mariupol, former mayoral advisor Petro Andryuschenko reported on May 2.

2 May 2025, 01:14 PM

Russian soldier assaults family in Kursk Oblast leaving one dead and one injured

A Russian soldier attacked a family in Gir’i village, Kursk Oblast, killing a 41-year-old woman and seriously injuring her husband, the Agentstvonews reported on April 30.

1 May 2025, 11:55 AM

Athlete Andriy Dzyuban dies in combat mission in Russia’s Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian athlete Andriy Dzyuban, 41, was killed during a combat mission in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, the Sports Committee of Ukraine said on April 30.

30 April 2025, 01:02 PM

US urges North Korea to halt involvement in war against Ukraine

The United States expressed concern over North Korea's direct involvement in the war against Ukraine, with the State Department stating that Pyongyang is "not helping" resolve it on April 30.

30 April 2025, 10:45 AM

Russia and North Korea boast of 'success' in Kursk Oblast

Russian and North Korean officials have praised the "success" of their joint military operations in Kursk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on April 28.

29 April 2025, 11:11 AM

North Korea formally admits sending troops to fight for Russia

North Korean soldiers helped Russia to regain control of Kursk Oblast, Pyongyang claimed on April 28, officially confirming for the first time the deployment of its troops to support Moscow’s war effort against Ukraine, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

28 April 2025, 08:12 AM

Ukrainian forces continue military operations in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod oblasts

Ukrainian troops continue active defensive operations in designated areas of Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod oblasts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on April 27.

27 April 2025, 09:45 PM

Russian claims about Kursk Oblast liberation do not reflect reality - DeepState

Russian statements about the alleged complete "liberation" of Kursk Oblast and the displacement of Ukrainian forces are inaccurate, however, the situation in the sector remains difficult, DeepState monitoring group wrote on April 26.

27 April 2025, 11:42 AM

Russian General Staff claims Kursk Oblast fully 'liberated' from Ukrainian forces

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff, informed Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on April 26 that Russian forces had “liberated” the village of Gornal, purportedly the last Ukrainian-held settlement in Kursk Oblast, according to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency.

26 April 2025, 03:19 PM

Syrskyi discusses strategy with commanders as fighting intensifies in Sumy Oblast

Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Sumy Oblast for a working trip, where he met with unit commanders and military leadership, he announced on Facebook on April 21.

21 April 2025, 06:59 PM

Up to 20 Russian drone operators killed in Ukrainian strike on launch site in Kursk Oblast

Ukraine’s Air Force struck a drone launch site near Tyotkino in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, killing up to 20 operators, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 21.

21 April 2025, 04:31 PM

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