Putin Mobilizes Highest Number of Troops in Kursk – Ukraine's Battle for Survival Amid Escalation
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Putin Mobilizes Highest Number of Troops in Kursk – Ukraine's Battle for Survival Amid Escalation
Russia is amassing a massive 50,000-troop force in the Kursk region, a strategic move that could dramatically shift the balance of power in the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Despite claims that Moscow is not redeploying forces from the eastern front, Ukrainian officials have confirmed the seriousness of the threat, with General Oleksandr Syrskyi revealing that Ukraine is currently engaging Russian forces in the region.
In addition to this escalating military presence, North Korean troops are reportedly being deployed alongside Russian forces, further complicating the situation.
As the war intensifies, Ukraine faces unprecedented challenges in defending its sovereignty.
In this video, we break down the implications of Russia’s massive buildup in Kursk and what it means for the future of the conflict.
Russian fiber-optic drones from the elite Bars-27 detachment have struck a key Ukrainian UAV control center in a high-precision operation. According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, the strike followed the downing of a Ukrainian DJI Matrice 30 reconnaissance drone, which revealed the enemy's launch position.
In a follow-up mission, the same unit neutralized a concealed Ukrainian mortar site near Kramatorsk. The dual strikes were part of Battlegroup South's broader effort to degrade Ukraine’s surveillance and artillery coordination.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a high-level defense strategy meeting, calling for cutting-edge military technology to not only match but outpace Western capabilities—especially in drone warfare, air defense, and missile systems.
This comes amid rising battlefield innovation and a new arms race shaping the future of war in Eastern Europe.
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Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war under Istanbul deal
Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of prisoners of war as agreed in the 2 June Istanbul talks. Kyiv has not revealed how many Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged at each stage, saying only that the Thursday swap focused on severely wounded soldiers.
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Russia aims to capture Odesa and threaten Moldova and Romania, Zelenskyy warns
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa on Wednesday, Ukraine's president revealed Russia's plans to attack the Ukrainian port city and move towards Moldova and Romania, stressing the need for protection and peace efforts.
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