Ukrainian Special Forces have seized a number of important items and documents during an operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Seven Russian and two North Korean soldiers lost their lives as a result of the operation, while the Ukrainian side announced in a statement that the “Russian loot” could be used as leverage in negotiations. The seized items also include items belonging to a North Korean soldier and pieces of paper with handwriting in Korean.
Ukrainian Special Forces conducted an operation in the Kursk region of Russia in which seven Russian and two North Korean soldiers were killed. Among the items seized in the operation were documents and devices believed to contain valuable information belonging to the Moscow army.
“RUSSIAN LOOTS” Ukrainian media reported that the “Russian loot” seized in the operation could help Kiev’s struggle to hold on to the territory it has seized and could be used as leverage in potential negotiations. Ukrainian soldiers seized Russian documents and communications equipment that could contain information about the movements and plans of Moscow’s forces. Protective equipment, thermal imaging goggles and an AK-12 assault rifle were also found.
THERE ARE ALSO ITEMS BELONGING TO A NORTH KOREAN SOLDIER The items seized included items belonging to a North Korean soldier and pieces of paper with handwritten Korean writing. Ukraine had announced that North Korean soldiers were withdrawing after suffering heavy losses for weeks. However, Kiev is expecting more troops sent from Pyongyang to be deployed in the region. KURSK ATTACK WAS PREDICTABLE According to secret documents obtained in recent months, Russia predicted Ukraine’s surprise Kursk attack months in advance. The documents contain months of warnings about Ukraine’s possible advance and reveal concerns about troop morale. According to these documents, Russia’s military command anticipated Ukraine’s intervention in the Kursk region and planned for months to prevent it.
