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The region of Kursk has been a focal point in the strategic operations conducted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against Russian troops. Recent reports highlight the scale of operations within the Kursk sector, with Ukrainian forces employing advanced drone technology to target enemy infrastructure and troop concentrations. This has resulted in significant damage to Russian military assets. Moreover, confessions from captured Russian soldiers, such as Serhii Skobeliev’s admission of war crimes, underscore the conflict's brutality. Ukrainian units have maintained positions on Russian soil, demonstrating resilience and tactical acumen in the Kursk region. This ongoing conflict continues to impact the geopolitical dynamics, with high-level military strategies unfolding in real-time.

What is the current situation in Kursk?

The Kursk region is witnessing ongoing military operations characterized by Ukrainian Armed Forces conducting strategic strikes on Russian military assets. Ukrainian troops are maintaining control over key positions, effectively disrupting Russian strategies within their territory.

Why is Kursk significant in the Ukraine-Russia conflict?

Kursk holds strategic importance due to its location and the ongoing military engagements. The region has seen significant actions including drone strikes that have targeted Russian military infrastructure, showcasing the extensive use of technology in modern warfare.

How are Ukrainian forces advancing in Kursk?

Ukrainian forces have been making calculated advances by employing aerial reconnaissance and precision strikes to weaken Russian positions. Their proactive tactics have resulted in holding key areas and inflicting substantial losses on Russian troops and equipment.

What are the implications of the Kursk military operations?

The operations in Kursk signify a prolonged conflict with significant military and political implications. Ukrainian success in the region could shift the balance of power, challenging Russian control and impacting international perceptions of the conflict.

Have there been any significant events reported from Kursk recently?

Recent events in Kursk include high-profile drone operations by Ukrainian forces, significant troop movements, and confessions by captured Russian soldiers. These developments highlight ongoing hostilities and the strategic focus on the region.

What role do drones play in the Kursk operations?

Drones have played a crucial role in the Kursk operations, primarily used by Ukrainian forces for reconnaissance missions and precision strikes against key Russian targets. This technological advantage has been pivotal in disrupting enemy forces.

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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. 14 447 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. 2 817 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. 1 364 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. 2 328 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. 10 316 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. 2 012 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. 5 961 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... 17 090 92 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release

Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk direction General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine on situation in Kursk direction Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to maintain a military presence in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation and perform assigned tasks in the Kursk direction. 7 895 30 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

Oleksandr Shyrshyn Statement by commander of 47th SMB, Shyrshyn, requires official response from the High Command and the command. Further actions in Kursk should only be planned after after-action review - Butusov The statement by the commander of the 1st Battalion of the 47th Mechanised Brigade, Oleksandr Shyrshyn, about his desire to resign in protest against the incompetent decisions of the Ukrainian command in the Kursk region is an important event in the army and society. 21 659 221 Previously in trend: Battalion commander Shyrshyn applied for release

war High-precision airstrikes on enemy concentrations in Kursk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces conducted a precision strike on the enemy's concentration point near the town of Guyevo, Kursk region. 11 775 26 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Destruction of a bridge in Kursk Road bridge destroyed in Snagost, Kursk region: "That was such little strike. There was bridge and now there’s none. I drove over it this morning". VIDEO A video has been published online showing Russians in the village of Snagost, Kursk region, filming a destroyed road bridge. 10 578 10 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Sumy region Defense Forces strike deep into Russia to prevent enemy from concentrating large force near Sumy region – "Siversk" OTG Defense forces do not allow the enemy to amass forces near our northern borders of Ukraine. This is achieved through well-built defense and strikes deep into enemy territory. 968 5 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Arrival on group of occupiers Occupier filmed two strikes on his unit from epicentre of attack. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers hit a group of at least six Russian soldiers in Kursk region. 14 587 25 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russians buried their henchman up to his neck in ground Russian soldier was buried up to his neck in ground by his fellow soldiers for not following orders: "Shut your mouth! You shouldn’t have f#cked off!". VIDEO A video was posted online showing Russians buried their accomplice up to his neck in the ground in the Kursk region of Russia. 16 243 37 Previously in trend: Abuse and beatings in Russian army

Syrskyi told Zelenskyy about the situation on the front line Zelenskyy briefed by Syrskyi: Intense fighting ongoing in Donetsk and Kursk directions On May 12, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was briefed by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi on the frontline situation, including developments in Russia’s Kursk region. 1 710 13 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region Situation in the Donetsk region

strike on Russian territory Two missiles hit district police station in settlement of Glushkovo in Kursk region. VIDEO The premises of the district police station in Glushkovo, Kursk region, were struck. 9 652 22 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

aviation, air Air Force successfully strikes Russian UAV command post near Tetkino, Kursk region – General Staff On May 4, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a successful strike on a Russian command post for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) units near the settlement of Tetkino in Russia’s Kursk region. 1 611 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russian positions Destruction of Russian positions in Kursk region

Syrskyi awarded military personnel Operation in Kursk has achieved most of its objectives. Buffer zone remains relevant today, - Syrskyi. PHOTOS During the working visit, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi awarded our soldiers who distinguished themselves during the Kursk operation. 4 477 41 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

armed forces, military Ukrainian forces continue operations in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions – Zelensky Defense Forces are continuing operations on the territory of Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions. 1 297 4 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Fighting in the Belgorod region of Russia Syrskyi briefing

Air raid sirens and explosions in Kursk, Russia Series of explosions was heard in Kursk, Russia. VIDEO Air raid sirens were activated in Kursk, Russia, and a series of explosions were heard. 9 663 35 Previously in trend: Explosions in Russia

Andrii Dziuban Paratrooper and martial arts expert Andrii Dziuban killed in action in Kursk region. PHOTO A well-known martial arts expert from the Poltava region, Andrii Dziuban, who fought in the 82nd Bukovyna Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was killed in the Kursk region. 8 337 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine UAF operation in the Kursk region

Vladimir Putin Putin claims Russian forces "drove out Ukrainian troops" from Kursk region: "Scattered groups are hiding in holes" Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has claimed that Ukrainian troops are present in Russia’s Kursk region and that Russian forces are "offering them the chance to surrender." 5 284 29 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region Withdrawal of Defence Forces from Kursk Oblast

Drones attacked Rylsk in Kursk. What is known Drones attacked Rylsk in Kursk region of Russian Federation. VIDEO Drones attacked the city of Rylsk in the Kursk region of Russia. 9 562 19 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

pig is eating Muscovite Feral pig trying to eat still-living Russian soldier. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a feral pig approaching the Russian's body in search of food and beginning to tear it apart. 18 148 30 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone

The area under Ukrainian control in the Kursk region has been reduced to 29 square kilometres AFU’s control area in Kursk region has shrunk to 29 km² – DeepState. MAP Ukrainian forces control three areas of territory in Russia’s Kursk region, with a total area of 29 square kilometers. 3 254 22 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region UAF operation in the Kursk region

Occupiers on quad bikes hit mine Two Russian stormtroopers on quad bikes are blown up in air after hitting anti-tank mines. VIDEO Two Russian ATV stormtroopers almost simultaneously hit anti-tank mines during the attack and were eliminated. 10 308 25 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions Destruction of Russian equipment in Kursk region

Butusov on Putin’s lies about Kursk Putin lied about complete capture of buffer zone in Kursk region, - Butusov The statements made by Kremlin leader Putin and Chief of the Russian General Staff Gerasimov on 26 April regarding the seizure of the village of Gornal and the alleged "liberation of the Kursk region" do not correspond to the real situation. 6 145 21 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region Withdrawal of Defence Forces from Kursk Oblast

map Russians advance in Kursk region - DeepState. MAP Russians are making progress in the Kursk region. This was reported by the DeepState analytical project, Censor.NET reports. 7 040 20 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region

Kursk Since beginning of Kursk operation, Russian army has lost 62,400 personnel, including 25,200 irrecoverable losses – General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced the number of losses of personnel of the Russian Army and the DPRK Army since the beginning of the Kursk operation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, since August 06, 2024. 2 080 14 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Enemy losses Elimination of Russian occupiers

Kursk region Our defense operation in Kursk region continues. Gerasimov’s statement is not true - General Staff Reports by representatives of the Russian high command about the alleged end of hostilities in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation are not true. 4 557 46 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region Withdrawal of Defence Forces from Kursk Oblast

Russia recognizes participation of DPRK troops in battles against Ukraine Russia recognizes participation of DPRK troops in war against Ukraine For the first time, Russia has recognized the participation of North Korea's military in the war against Ukraine, in particular in the fighting in the Kursk region. 5 295 8 Previously in trend: DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region

Three Russians lie near a burning armoured personnel carrier Three occupiers and one APC taken out: Ukrainian drone operator records successful combat hit in Kursk region. VIDEO A Ukrainian kamikaze drone operator eliminated at least three occupiers and burned down an enemy armoured vehicle in Kursk region. 4 788 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment in Kursk region

Moscow court sentences Ukrainian soldier Russian court has sentenced Ukrainian serviceman, captured in Kursk region, to 15 years in prison On April 21, 2025, the 2nd Western District Military Court in Moscow sentenced Ukrainian serviceman Serhii Yeremieiev to 15 years in prison for participating in the Kursk operation. 1 373 5 Previously in trend: Court cases against Ukrainians in Russia

Syrsky in the Sumy sector Enemy is trying to push us out of Kursk region and seize border areas of Sumy region – Syrskyi. PHOTO Intense fighting is currently taking place in Sumy region in areas near the state border and in the Russian Federation. 2 604 8 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Ukrainian Armed Forces hit Russian positions in Tiotkino in Kursk region of Russia Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at Russian UAV launch site near Tetkino, Kursk region, up to 20 ruscists killed - General Staff On April 19, 2025, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully struck at the place from which the occupiers' attack UAVs were launched near the village of Tetkino, Kursk region. 6 345 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russian positions Destruction of Russian positions in Kursk region

AFU soldier Russians are setting up "anti-drone corridors" in Kursk region - SBGS Russian troops are actively using the so-called "anti-drone corridors" to protect their equipment from attacks by Ukrainian drones. 3 010 18 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

captured occupier Our paratroopers captured nine Russian soldiers in Kursk region. VIDEO Nine servicemen of the Russian army were captured by Ukrainian paratroopers and their allies in the Kursk region. The prisoners were provided with timely medical and psychological assistance. 10 516 29 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions AFU captured occupiers in Kursk region

A bearing factory is on fire in Kursk. Fire broke out at bearing plant in Kursk, Russia: Russians complained of explosions. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On 16 April, a large-scale fire broke out at the APZ-20 bearing plant in Kursk, Russia. The company is part of Russia's military-industrial complex. 5 049 26 Previously in trend: Fire in Russia

summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Russia is organizing "anti-drone corridors" in Kursk region, but Ukrainian Armed Forces have learned to counteract Russian troops are trying to defend themselves against attacks by Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region with the help of "anti-drone corridors," but the Armed Forces continue to destroy the occupiers' equipment. 2 304 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Consequences of drone attack on Kursk Explosions in Kursk at night: region was attacked by drones. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of 15 April, Kursk came under attack from unknown drones. The Russian air defence system was actively operating in the region. 11 499 34 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

deepstate Russians advance in Kursk and Donetsk regions - DeepState. MAP Russian troops managed to advance in Donetsk and Kursk regions. 6 390 7 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map

Enemy advanced in Kursk region, near Yampolivka and Valentynivka Russian army advances in Kursk region, near Yampolivka and Valentynivka in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP Russian invaders are making advances in the Kursk and Donetsk regions. 4 820 10 Previously in trend: Situation at front Updated DeepState maps Situation in the Donetsk region

The Special Operation Forces captured 14 Russians in the Kursk region SOF captured 14 Russian occupiers in Kursk region, including three officers. PHOTO In the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, units of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured 14 Russian invaders, including three officers. 8 381 28 Previously in trend: AFU captured occupiers in Kursk region captured occupiers

Armed Forces Operation in Kursk Region becomes the main event for Russian residents in 2024 Ukrainian forces control 50 km² of Russia’s Kursk region – Estonian intelligence The Armed Forces of Ukraine remain present in part of Russia’s Kursk region — approximately 50 square kilometers. 1 416 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Cavoli told about holding Ukraine’s positions in Kursk region Ukrainian Armed Forces hold positions in Kursk region and advance in Belgorod region of Russia, - Cavoli General Christopher Cavoli, the Commander-in-Chief of the US Forces in Europe and NATO, said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region of Russia is not yet complete, as Ukrainian troops are still holding territory there despite Russia's offensive. There are also advances... 2 858 2 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Armed Forces of Ukraine in Belgorod region

Fighting between Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean troops in Kursk. Details WSJ told about first battles of AFU with North Koreans Soldiers of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment and soldiers of the 8th Separate Special Forces Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took on the first battles with North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 4 764 3 Previously in trend: DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region

enemy stormtroopers on minefield Minus three occupiers: enemy assault group of seven Russians runs into minefield in Kursk region. VIDEO A video was posted online showing the movement of an enemy assault group towards Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region. 13 277 18 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions Elimination of Russian occupiers