Russia's military says it has regained full control of the country's western Kursk region - a claim denied by Ukraine.
Top Russian commander Valery Gerasimov said the last village held by Ukrainian troops had now been recaptured - eight months after Kyiv's surprise incursion.
He also praised the "heroism" of North Korean troops during a Russian counter-offensive, in what is the first time Russia has publicly acknowledged their involvement. Russian President Vladimir Putin described Ukraine's efforts in Kursk as a complete failure.
Ukraine says its troops are still conducting operations in the Russian border region, with the military describing Moscow's claims as "propaganda tricks".
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Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine
- by: Ewan Somerville
- 04/28/2025
- Source:
BBC
- 04/28/2025
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