AFU repelled attack in Kursk region: 21 DPRK sdiers killed, 40 wounded

According to Ukrinform, the command of the Special erations Forces reported this in a Telegram message.

The offensive of the DPRK military, who are fighting on the side of Russia, was held back by the SOF erators together with friendly infantrymen of the Defense Forces for more than eight hours with small arms and grenade launchers. Snipers also worked.

Video: Ukrainian Armed Forces

At the ninth hour of the battle, the SOF group had only a third of their ammunition left. They spent the rest on destroying the enemy.

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The SOF erators decided to exfiltrate, a military tactic for quickly removing a group from the battlefield to a safe place. The sdiers left in two Humvees in a coordinated manner.

As reported by Ukrinform, the total combat losses of Russian tros in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to January 22, 2024 amounted to about 823,980 pele, including another 1,950 pele over the past day.