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Ukraine-Russia War Update: Heavy Losses and New Threats
Ukraine faces a large Russian force in Kursk, including North Korean soldiers, while Russia suffers heavy losses and plans new attacks.
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- What is Russia's primary focus in the ongoing conflict?
- Russia is focusing its efforts on eastern Ukraine, particularly around the Donetsk region, where it has made significant gains. Despite this, a large-scale Russian offensive in the Kursk region hasn't yet materialized.
- What is the potential new military threat the Ukrainian army is facing?
- A Ukrainian military spokesperson warned of potential imminent Russian ground attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region, which could create a new pressure point for Ukrainian forces already stretched thin in the east.
- What is the size of the Russian force Ukraine is facing in the Kursk region?
- Ukraine is facing a Russian force of almost 50,000 soldiers in the Kursk region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This force reportedly includes North Korean soldiers, and is bolstering Russian positions in eastern Ukraine.
- What were Russia's reported losses in October, and what might be done to compensate?
- Russia suffered its highest daily losses in October, with an average of 1,500 soldiers lost per day according to British Defence Secretary Antony Radakin. These high losses may be supplemented by North Korean troops.
- What is the highest number of daily Russian losses reported by Ukraine and what is the total?
- Ukraine reported a record high of 1,770 Russian losses on November 10th, 2023, bringing the total reported Russian losses to over 710,000. This figure likely includes dead, wounded, missing, and captured soldiers.