Russian troops trying to advance in Kursk region, Ukraine says

11/11/2024 18:02

        Russia is attempting to push Ukrainian forces from its western Kursk region with tens of thousands of troops, Ukraine's top commander said on Monday, aiming to retake territory it lost in the summer, while its offensive in eastern Ukraine grinds on.
        
        The comment from Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi came a day after the New York Times reported that Moscow had assembled a force of 50,000 troops, including North Korean soldiers, in the region bordering Ukraine for an attack.
        
        "Carrying out an order of their military leadership, (the Russian forces) are trying to dislodge our troops and advance deep into the territory we control," Syrskyi wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
        
        Syrskyi made no reference to the possible presence of North Korean troops among the Russian forces.
        
        Western countries, South Korea and Ukraine have all said that North Korea has sent troops to Russia.