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The Kursk region remains a focal point of military activity, with Russian forces unable to advance despite repeated assaults. Ukrainian positions in the area are holding firm, supported by strategic drone operations that have successfully targeted enemy positions. Recent drone strikes have caused significant disruptions, including a power outage after a substation was hit. The ongoing conflict has seen notable incidents such as Russian military vehicles being destroyed and captures of Russian soldiers by Ukrainian forces. Both sides are engaged in operations aiming at gaining tactical advantages, with Ukraine continuing to exert pressure through air and ground offensives, particularly targeting military infrastructure and concentrations. This sustained military engagement underscores the persistent volatility in the Kursk region, impacting both military and civilian spheres.

What are the recent developments in the Kursk region military operations?

Recent developments in the Kursk region include failed Russian advances and increased Ukrainian drone operations that have successfully targeted enemy equipment and positions. Additionally, there have been incidents of power outages due to strikes, and Ukrainian forces maintaining control over strategic locations despite ongoing clashes.

How have drone operations affected military outcomes in Kursk?

Drone operations have significantly impacted military outcomes in Kursk by providing strategic advantages to Ukrainian forces. These operations have resulted in the destruction of enemy vehicles, disruption of Russian military activities, and have successfully targeted key infrastructure, complicating Russian operations in the region.

What impact does the power outage have on Kursk region's situation?

The power outage in the Kursk region exacerbates the already tense situation by affecting civilian life and complicating military logistics. Strikes on infrastructure like substations highlight the strategic targeting efforts by Ukrainian forces to undermine Russian control and disrupt military operations in the area.

How does the international community view the situation in Kursk?

Internationally, the situation in Kursk is viewed as a critical theater of conflict where Ukrainian and Russian forces are locked in ongoing military engagements. Observers monitor these developments closely as they illustrate broader geopolitical tensions and the effectiveness of modern warfare tactics, such as drone strikes, in the current conflict.

What are the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces in Kursk?

Ukrainian forces in Kursk face challenges such as maintaining supply lines, dealing with counterattacks, and the tactical difficulty of conducting operations on foreign soil. Despite these, they have managed successful operations, but the risk of disproportionate losses and logistical issues remains a concern.

Why is the Kursk region strategically important in the conflict?

The Kursk region is strategically important due to its location as a gateway into Russian territory, making it a focal point for territorial control and a significant pressure point in the conflict. Successful operations here could influence broader military objectives for both Ukrainian and Russian forces.

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Soldiers of the Steel Border of the SBGS Korea and Pastor Two "Steel Border" fighters returned after almost 5 months at positions near Kursk. VIDEO Soldiers from the State Border Service's "Steel Border" unit, codenamed Korea and Pastor, spent several months without a break at their positions in the Kursk direction. 7 973 16 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Russia fails to advance in the Northern-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions – National Guard Russian forces make no gains in Northern-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions – National Guard Russian forces have failed to advance in the Northern-Slobozhanskyi and Kursk directions despite intensive assault operations and artillery strikes. 671 0 Previously in trend: Situation on the northern border Fighting in the Northern-Slobozhanskyi direction

Military truck crushes three cars in Kursk Russian army truck crushes three cars on road near Kursk. VIDEO In the Kursk region of Russia, a Russian Defence Ministry military truck crushed three passenger cars on the road. 8 660 32

Kursk region left without power on 4 November Kursk region left without power due to strikes on substation In the Russian city of Rylsk, Kursk Region, an accident occurred at a power substation as a result of a strike by four drones. 3 514 12 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

The Armed Forces of Ukraine maintain control over positions in the Russian Federation Armed Forces of Ukraine maintain control over positions in Russian Federation, - Kursk group Ukrainian troops are holding some positions on Russian territory and disrupting the enemy's plans. The Kursk direction remains active, and the situation is under control. 2 351 6 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region

Situation in the Kursk sector remains stable Some units continue to hold positions on Russian territory – "Kursk" Group of Forces Some Ukrainian units continue to hold positions inside the territory of the Russian Federation. 3 156 18 Previously in trend: Situation at front The situation in northern Ukraine

Anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian drone Operators of anti-aircraft drones from "Sky Wars" unit of 47th SMB Magura shot down nearly three dozen enemy UAVs in 10 days. VIDEO Operators of anti-aircraft drones from the "Sky Wars" air defence unit of the 47th separate mechanised brigade "Magura" destroyed almost three dozen drones of various types in the Kursk and North Slobozhanskyi directions in ten days. 1 451 2 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Border guards eliminated the occupiers and destroyed enemy shelters in the Kursk direction Border guards destroyed four shelters along with the occupiers in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the Steel Frontier Brigade attacked enemy positions and Russian troops in the Kursk region. 1 918 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone attacks Russian Tiger Two Tiger armored vehicles, truck, two light vehicles and "loaf" destroyed: combat work of Novem Group drone operators. VIDEO Drone operators from the Novem Group unit in the Kursk region destroyed two Russian Tiger armored vehicles, a truck, two cars, and a "loaf" (UAZ -ed.) van. 1 686 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Border guards of the "Steel Border" destroy occupiers in the Kursk region Antennas and ammunition: Ukrainian border guards destroyed Russian positions in Kursk direction. VIDEO The 15th Mobile Border Guard Detachment "Steel Border" continues to perform combat missions in the hottest spots of the frontline. According to Censor.NET, Ukrainian FPV drone operators conducted a successful operation in the Kursk sector. A video of the results was posted on social media. 2 239 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

war Ukrainian paratroopers captured moment when Russian commanders shot their own mobilised soldier. VIDEO Ukrainian paratroopers caught on video how Russian commanders from the 155th Separate Marine Infantry Brigade shot their own mobilised soldier. 17 919 40 Previously in trend: Situation at front

IAEA on the attack on the Kursk NPP facility IAEA on attack on Kursk NPP facility: We have no independent confirmation The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is aware of media reports about damage to a transformer at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant in Russia due to military action, but has no independent confirmation of these reports. 1 613 12 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Kursk operation Kim Jong-un awards military personnel Kim Jong-un awards DPRK soldiers who fought against Ukraine. PHOTOS North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has awarded DPRK soldiers who took part in the war against Ukraine on the side of Russia. 6 033 53 Previously in trend: DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

Elimination of occupiers in Kursk Ukrainian drones of 47th SMB "Magura" drive occupiers out of ruined buildings in Kursk region and take them out along with their equipment. VIDEO A video has been published online showing pilots of the STRIKS UAV unit from the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) Magura eliminating Russian troops in Kursk region. 3 663 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on anniversary of Kursk operation: One of most important chapters of war, 1,300 kilometers of Russian territory were under our control. VIDEO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized in a video address that the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Kursk operation has become "one of the most important chapters of the war." 3 325 53 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address

Year of the Kursk Operation Zelenskyy makes statement Kursk operation was special. World’s intelligence services did not foresee it, and Russia did not expect it - Zelenskyy. VIDEO For more than a year now, Ukraine has been conducting active operations on Russian territory - in the Kursk and Belgorod regions. 4 289 65 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

Syrskyi spoke about the outcome of the Kursk operation Offensive operation in Kursk achieved most of its goals: Russian Federation lost over 77 thousand soldiers, Sumy and Kharkiv remain free - Syrskyi August 6 is a significant date in the military history of our country. On this day in 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched the Kursk Offensive, which for the first time brought full-scale war to the territory of the aggressor country. 2 194 34 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

The beginning of the Kursk operation Exclusive footage How Kursk operation began: exclusive SOF footage. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed exclusive footage of the beginning of the Kursk operation. 10 992 28 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Surviving occupier near a shop in Kursk Russian woman from Kursk blasts ’SMO heroes’: "Here are our SMO troops, f#cking sick of them walking around, hope you all drop dead, vagabonds". VIDEO A video has surfaced online showing a resident of Kursk, Russia, filming Russian soldiers and cursing at them. 11 106 15

SOF raid on enemy positions SOF soldiers carried out raid on enemy in North Slobozhanskyi direction: seven occupiers were killed and positions were captured. VIDEO Special operations forces conducted a successful operation in the North Slobozhanskyi sector. It resulted in seven killed enemies and captured positions. 3 934 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Drone destroys communications equipment in Kursk region Russian from Kursk region filmed attack by Ukrainian drone on communications tower: "Another bird! Oops! Damn it!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Russian filming a successful attack on a communications tower by a Ukrainian drone. 8 929 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment in Kursk region

war Border guard crew rescued 11 comrades in Kursk direction. VIDEO In the Kursk direction, the mechanic-driver and gunner of the "Steel Border" brigade conducted a lightning-fast evacuation operation for the wounded. 5 707 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Historian O’Brien commented on the NYT article by mentioning the SS troops American historian O’Brien on NYT report from Kursk: In 1941, they could have done story with SS troops The New York Times article on the Kursk region is an unfiltered publication of Putin's narratives. 4 779 48 Previously in trend: Propagandist plot NYT from Kursk

NYT published a report from Kursk region Journalist Yarysh’s reaction Journalist Yarysh abou NYT report from Kursk region: Author was accompanied by Akhmat fighters known for war crimes Journalist Ostap Yarysh commented on the New York Times propaganda story from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, which was created by Akhmat fighters. 2 206 15 Previously in trend: Propagandist plot NYT from Kursk

Kursk region NYT made report from Kursk region, where journalist was accompanied by Russian Akhmat fighters: Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry responded The New York Times published a report from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. During the report, the journalist was accompanied by militants of the Russian "Akhmat". The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reacted by calling the release of this material "the stupidest decision". 11 311 82 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Propagandist plot NYT from Kursk

Oleksandr Syrskyi Defense forces pin down large enemy grouping near border. Enemy will have no peace there - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi took part in a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 1 547 14 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Hostilities in Kharkiv region

Zelenskyy Russia’s plan to launch offensive on Sumy region has failed to come to fruition; Ukraine continues active operations within Kursk operation – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia’s offensive in the Sumy region is not coming to fruition, and that this is the result of the work of every Ukrainian unit operating in that direction. 2 141 33 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Russia convicts nearly 200 Ukrainian soldiers for terrorist acts in Kursk region Russia convicts 184 Ukrainian POWs for "terrorist acts" in Kursk region over six months In the past six months, Russian courts have illegally sentenced 184 Ukrainian servicemen captured during the Kursk operation under the charge of "terrorism." 1 522 15 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia Sentences for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation

Oleksandr Syrskyi Situation in Sumy region is stable. We repelled Andriivka and advanced 200 to 700 metres in Yunakivka - Syrskyi At one time, our Kursk operation drew back almost 63,000 Russian troops, and together with the DPRK troops, about 70,000. 7 926 56 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Ukrainian border guards attacked enemy positions in the Kursk region Border guards destroy two enemy shelters and watercraft in Kursk region. VIDEO Fighters of the UAV unit "Steel Border" of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine struck Russian military positions in the Kursk region. 1 931 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment in Kursk region

Shoigu Russia agrees with North Korea to send ’sappers and military builders’ to rebuild Kursk region – Shoigu North Korea will send 1,000 sappers and 5,000 military construction personnel to Russia, reportedly to assist in the reconstruction of infrastructure in the Kursk region. 1 381 10 Previously in trend: Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

Aviation destroying Russian army deployment point in the Kursk region Destruction of Russian military positions in village of Kulbaki in Kursk region with GBU-39 aerial bombs. VIDEO A video showing a fragment of the combat work of Ukrainian pilots was published online. 9 166 18 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region Development of Armed Forces Aviation

General Staff reports on the destruction of a number of objects belonging to the aggressor country Russia Armed Forces of Ukraine struck Tambov powder factory, explosions were heard near ammunition warehouse and airfield, according to General Staff On the night of 11 June, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defence Forces, struck a number of important facilities in Russia. 5 976 34 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia Drone attack on Russian regions

POW Chernyshov interview with Butusov Plus channel Battle for Tetkino: eight Russians surrendered. VIDEO Kursk buffer zone: Russian troops preserved their lives by surrendering. One of them – grenade launcher assistant and rifleman Vladislav Chernyshev. 7 006 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

war Defense forces show how they have been eliminating enemy in Kursk region for nine months. VIDEO Drone operators of The Ravens unit from the 248th Battalion of the 129th Territorial Defense Brigade have shown how they are eliminating enemy forces in the Kursk region. 4 091 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russia is transferring new equipment from Crimea to the border with Ukraine Russia is transferring new military equipment from Crimea to Kursk region, - Andriushchenko. VIDEO Russian troops carried out a large-scale transfer of military equipment and personnel from the temporarily occupied Crimea to the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 5 645 18 Previously in trend: Military equipment

Russian fighter jet destroyed Russian Su-35 fighter jet shot down in Kursk direction - Air Force. VIDEO This morning, on June 7, 2025, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down in a successful operation by the Air Force in the Kursk direction! 18 404 113 Previously in trend: Russia lost aircraft

DeepState maps Russian forces occupy Yelyzavetivka, advance in Donetsk and Sumy regions. MAPS Russian troops occupied Yelyzavetivka in the Donetsk region and are advancing in the Donetsk and Sumy regions. 14 076 48 Previously in trend: Updated DeepState maps Update of DeepState map

Ukrainian paratroopers captured Russian soldiers in Kursk Ukrainian paratroopers captured group of Russian soldiers in Kursk. VIDEO Paratroopers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with adjacent units, again captured a group of Russian servicemen in the Kursk sector. 11 740 30 Previously in trend: AFU captured occupiers in Kursk region

strike on Rylsk Drones may have struck location of Russian troops in Rylsk, Kursk - media. VIDEO On the night of 31 May 2025, Rylsk and Lgov, Kursk region, were attacked by UAVs. 5 284 20 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Ukrainian aircraft Ukrainian Air Force F-16 aircraft strikes Russian military positions in Kursk region with high-precision GBU-39 bombs. VIDEO A Ukrainian pilot of an F-16 strikes with GBU-39 precision-guided bombs at Russian military positions in the Kursk region. 14 365 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions F-16 for Ukraine

How many more Ukrainian Armed Forces will be in Kursk? Zelenskyy replied Ukrainian Armed Forces will be in Kursk until Russians want to end war - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Ukrainian Defense Forces have achieved solid gains on the Kursk direction. 2 720 40 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

Border situation in Sumy region: Ukrainian forces hold the line Russian forces attempting to infiltrate Sumy region in small infantry groups from Kursk – "Siversk" OTG Russian forces are massing in Russia’s Kursk region and attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian territory in small groups. The Defense Forces are eliminating enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) in Sumy region. 1 249 12 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Kursk Ukrainian Armed Forces captured 971 Russian occupier during Kursk operation - General Staff During the Kursk operation, the Ukrainian military captured 971 Russian occupiers. 2 244 31 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap UAF operation in the Kursk region

Military equipment was hit in Kursk Russians report three missiles hitting Russian troops in Kursk region Russian Telegram channels claim that the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a missile strike on a concentration of military equipment near a Rosneft gas station on the outskirts of Lgov, Kursk region. 10 225 23 Previously in trend: Missile strike on Russian forces in Kursk region

Map of the fighting in Kursk region Russia’s statements about end of hostilities in Kursk region are not true - General Staff Statements by representatives of the aggressor state regarding the alleged end of hostilities in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation do not correspond to the real situation. 1 926 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Putin’s visit to Kursk region. What is known Putin arrives on visit to Kursk region - Russian media Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is paying a working visit to the Kursk region. 5 893 37 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Shyrshyn submitted report requesting his dismissal I supported Kursk operation in its early stages, but in recent months I have had impression that they are trying to wipe us out, - Commander of 47th SMB Shyrshyn While performing missions in Kursk region and on the Ukrainian-Russian border, the battalion commander of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade "Magura", Oleksandr Shyrshyn, faced tasks that, by all accounts, were doomed to failure and exposed his personnel to a high probability of unjustified losses. 16 948 92 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release