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Ukraine marked Flag Day with a symbolic act by raising its flag over villages in Russia’s Kursk region and regained control of a village in Donetsk Oblast, amid ongoing military advances and territorial struggles in the region, with Ukraine's President Zelensky downplaying Russia's territorial gains and emphasizing the slow pace of Moscow's expansion.
On Ukraine's National Flag Day, Ukrainian drone operators raised flags over villages in Russia's Kursk region, symbolizing resilience and territorial remembrance, amidst celebrations of Ukraine's national symbols and history.
North Korea plans to send 1,000 deminers and 5,000 construction workers to support Russia's reconstruction efforts in the Kursk region, amid growing military and political ties between the two countries, which include North Korea's support for Russia's actions in Ukraine and the signing of a defense treaty. This deepening alliance has raised concerns among the US, South Korea, and Japan about potential security threats and the transfer of military technology.
Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet over the Kursk region, marking a notable event in the ongoing conflict, though Russia has not confirmed the loss. The Ukrainian Air Force released footage of the wreckage, and reports suggest the pilot survived. Russia has lost several Su-35s since 2022, with the incident highlighting the ongoing hostilities in the region.
A British man, identified as 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson, has been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine in the Kursk region, according to Russian state media. Anderson, a former British soldier, reportedly traveled to Ukraine to join the fight against Russia. The British Foreign Office is supporting his family following reports of his detention. The incident comes amid heightened tensions, with Ukraine having launched an incursion into the Kursk region in August to create a buffer zone against potential Russian attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region have already suffered casualties. Approximately 11,000 North Korean troops are reportedly stationed near the Ukrainian border, with some having engaged in combat against Ukrainian forces. The New York Times, citing a U.S. official, reported that a significant number of these soldiers were killed in a recent engagement. The presence of North Korean troops in Russia has been confirmed by the U.S., raising concerns about the implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Pro-Kyiv militias, comprised of Russian citizens, launched an incursion into Russia's Kursk region, prompting calls for civilian evacuations and warnings of drone attacks. The militias claimed to have captured and destroyed ammunition storage sites, while Russian forces, including the National Guard, were reported to be repelling the attacks. The neighboring Belgorod region also came under attack, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
A Ukrainian drone attack ignited a fire at a Russian oil depot in the Kursk region near the border, with no reported casualties, as Ukraine intensifies its drone and missile strikes on Russian territory, targeting energy and military sites, amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
Two Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian town of Kurchatov in the Kursk region, damaging buildings, while a third drone was shot down near Moscow. The extent of the damage is being assessed. Moscow's air defenses have been on high alert due to near-daily drone attacks, prompting the city to expand its air defense systems. Independent observers have expressed doubts about Russia's claims of successfully detecting and shooting down Ukrainian drones. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced the development of a new weapon with a target range of 700km.