Outnumbered Ukrainian troops are clinging to a section of Russian territory in hopes of using it as a bargaining chip in any future negotiations.

Governor of Kursk region claims 5 also injured, residential buildings damaged in attack on Lgov city - Anadolu Ajansı

Reclaiming Kursk is high on Moscow's agenda but comments by Valery Gerasimov failed to address the continuing presence of Ukrainian troops on Russian soil.

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) have reported the elimination of three more North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast and seized their documents, which display signs of forgery. The documents are likely being used by Russia to conceal the presence of North Korean military personnel.

A relative majority of Ukrainians (40%) believe that the offensive operation by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region has improved Kyiv’s chances of achieving its goals in peace negotiations.

In Trump-led armistice talks, the Hermit Kingdom may want a seat at the table.

North Korea’s elite troops have faced severe losses in Ukraine, with South Korean intelligence reporting more than 1,100 killed or injured in recent weeks and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy estimating the toll at more than 3,

Our offensive is going all along the front up to Kurakhovo. At the Pokrovsky site, the situation for the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues to deteriorate — the Center grouping continues a powerful offensive west of the village of Zarya and forest plantations.

The strikes on Ukrainian fuel and energy sources included 78 air, ground, and sea-launched missiles as well as 106 Shaheds and other types of drones, Ukraine’s air force said.

Russia's available manpower is estimated at a staggering 69.4 million, overshadowing Ukraine's 22.8 million, highlighting the stark difference in their resources.