Nearly 11,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast at start of 2026, media reports
Reports indicate that nearly 11,000 North Korean troops are stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast as of early 2026 to support the Russian military efforts in Ukraine.
Ukraine's defence forces strike several Russian targets, reaching as far as Kursk Oblast
Ukraine conducted military strikes on several Russian targets, including a UAV training centre and troop concentrations, extending into Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian command post and ammo depot, destroy large batch of drones – General Staff
Ukrainian forces successfully struck a Russian command post in Kursk Oblast and an ammunition depot in Kherson, destroying a significant number of drones.
Ukrainian intelligence details Russia's use of North Korean troops in war against Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence reports that North Korean troops are actively participating in the conflict on Russia's side, with deployments noted in Kursk Oblast.
Ukrainian border guards relieved after months holding positions near Russia's Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian border guards from the Steel Border brigade have been relieved after serving for months near Russia's Kursk Oblast without breaks, with one fighter recounting a 94-day stint at their position.
Ukraine denies Russian capture of Andriivka village, Sumy Oblast despite DeepState monitoring report
Ukraine's Kursk Group of Forces refuted claims that Russian troops had taken the village of Andriivka in Sumy Oblast, amidst conflicting reports from monitoring sources.