Ukraine Denies Kursk Operation Linked to US Politics Amid Intense Battle
TL;DR
Ukraine has denied reports that its military was ordered to hold the Kursk region in Russia until Donald Trump's potential inauguration. Andriy Kovalenko, from Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, called the claims false, stating that Ukrainian forces are conducting missions aligned with strategic goals. Reports had suggested Ukrainian soldiers were instructed to maintain territory for future negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine and South Korea have claimed North Korean troops are aiding Russia, though Ukrainian soldiers have not confirmed their presence.
- Ukraine Dismisses Reports of Orders to Secure Kursk Until Trump Takes Office Kyiv Post
- ‘Unlimited’ enemy troops, no sleep: Ukrainian soldiers fight to hold on to Russia’s Kursk region CNN
- ‘Destroying us little by little:’ Ukrainian troops worried about fate of Kursk operation Kyiv Independent
- CNN: Ukrainian troops hold ground in Kursk despite mounting pressure Euromaidan Press
- No orders for AFU to hold Kursk region until Trump’s inauguration – CCD Ukrinform
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