Kursk Oblast

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

Ukrainian paratroopers capture nine Russian invaders in Russia's Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian paratroopers, along with supporting units, captured nine Russian soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces reported on April 21.

21 April 2025, 11:00 AM

Ukrainian expert Narozhnyi discusses potential role of DPRK soldiers in the Ukrainian conflict

The Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) does not rule out the possibility that Russia may deploy soldiers from North Korea in an offensive against Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts. Pavlo Narozhnyi, military expert and founder of the Reaktive Post organization, discussed the potential impact of North Korea’s involvement in the war during an interview on Radio NV on April 17.

17 April 2025, 03:48 PM

North Korean troops in Kursk learning drone and EW tactics

North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian invaders in Kursk Oblast have learned to use drones and electronic warfare tactics, according to Andriy Chernyak, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s military intelligence, in an interview with Japan’s NHK on April 16.

16 April 2025, 03:40 PM

Ukraine strikes back at Russian unit responsible for Sumy deaths

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian missile brigade base in Kursk linked to a deadly Palm Sunday attack on Sumy, Ukraine’s military said on April 15.

15 April 2025, 06:46 PM

Ukrainian forces pulling Russian reserves from key directions in Belgorod Oblast — Kostenko

Ukrainian forces operating in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast are drawing Russian reserves away from the Kursk and Kharkiv directions, Roman Kostenko, secretary of the Ukrainian Parliament’s National Security Committee, told Interfax-Ukraine on April 15.

15 April 2025, 05:54 PM

Drone attack targets ammunition depot in Russia's Kursk Oblast - Center for Countering disinformation

Unidentified drones hit a Russian ammunition depot in Kursk Oblast, Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, reported on April 15.

15 April 2025, 12:32 PM

Russian forces advance in Donetsk and Kursk oblasts - DeepState

Russian occupying forces have made gains in certain areas of the Kursk and Donetsk oblasts, DeepState monitoring group wrote on April 14.

15 April 2025, 11:20 AM

Editor Koshkina discusses her stunning interview with Syrskyi on Ukraine's military challenges

In an interview with LB.ua editor Sonya Koshkina, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the military’s main challenges, the Kursk operation, the transfer of anti-aircraft gunners to infantry, and more. Koshkina shared the most striking and shocking moments from the conversation on Radio NV.

12 April 2025, 02:39 PM

Russian infantry ambushed by Ukrainian paratroopers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast — video

A Russian infantry group was ambushed while attempting to advance in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade reported on April 10, releasing video from the scene.

10 April 2025, 11:12 AM

North Korean troops helped Russia push back Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast

North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine since fall 2024 have improved their combat skills and become a serious challenge for Ukrainian forces, the Wall Street Journal reported on April 9.

9 April 2025, 01:39 PM

Ukraine gains ground near Kupyansk as Russia intensifies attacks on three fronts

Ukrainian Defense Forces recently advanced near Kupyansk while Russian troops escalated attacks across three key fronts—Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and the Kursk Oblast border region—according to the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War’s daily report released on April 5.

6 April 2025, 11:45 AM

64,000 Russian troops remain tied down in Kursk Oblast — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian forces are keeping 64,000 Russian military personnel committed in Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 4.

5 April 2025, 01:19 AM

Ukraine thwarts Russian infiltration attempts in Sumy Oblast

Russian assault groups continue to attempt incursions into Ukraine through Sumy Oblast, Andrii Demchenko, State Border Guard Service spokesperson said on the air of the national telethon broadcast on April 4.

4 April 2025, 12:37 PM

Russia spreads fakes about Ukrainian chemical weapons used in Kursk Oblast - Center for Countering Disinformation

Russian propaganda is once again pushing disinformation, alleging that Ukrainian Defense Forces used chemical weapons in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) wrote on April 3.

3 April 2025, 01:17 PM

Russia preparing to intensify fighting in new direction near Kursk Oblast

Russia is preparing to escalate fighting near Kursk Oblast, according to Yevhen Dykyi, a veteran of the Russia-Ukraine war and former Aidar Battalion company commander. He discussed the expected increase in hostilities with Radio NV on April 2.

2 April 2025, 12:16 PM

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