Ukraine Launches Major Offensive in Kursk Region

Ukrainian forces have initiated a significant counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, which they previously captured in August. President Zelensky reported heavy losses among Russian and North Korean troops, claiming that up to a battalion of North Korean infantry was lost in recent skirmishes. Russian officials acknowledge the offensive but assert that their forces repelled initial assaults using artillery and aviation support. The situation has raised concerns in Ukraine regarding potential changes in U.S. support with the upcoming return of Donald Trump to the White House. Military bloggers on both sides are closely monitoring the developments, with suggestions that Ukraine's maneuvers are part of a larger strategy amid ongoing pressure from Russian forces. Ukrainian officials remain optimistic, asserting that Russia is facing deserved consequences for its actions.