Russia Regains 40% of Kursk Region, Reclaiming Ground from Ukraine

Russia Makes Steady Gains in Kursk

Background: In the latest shuffle on the frontlines, Russian forces have reclaimed roughly 40 % of the Kursk region that had been seized by Ukraine.

Deployments & Numbers

Russian forces fielded about 59,000 troops in Kursk during the Kupian push.
Ukrainian General Staff reports the rebalance of control to roughly 800 km² now, a drop from their previous 1,376 km².
The counter‑attack tempo remains high, with Russians tightening the squeeze.

Zelensky’s Take

President Volodymyr Zelensky remarked that President Putin was keen to have Kursk back in Russia’s hands by January 20th – the day Donald Trump was set to “inaugurate” as the new Ukrainian President. (Of course, that’s 2025, not 2023.)

What This Means on the Ground

The Ukrainian side believes they will maintain the current 800 km² slice for as long as it makes sense militarily, refusing to give up ground lightly.

In Short…

Russia’s counter‑offensive is now pushing a full‑scale 40 % regain in Kursk, bolstered by a substantial troop surge. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian command still clings to the territory it holds and keeps an eye on next moves.

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Why It Matters – Kursk Is Still a Battlefield‑Free Zone

The Kursk region has kept its peace since World War Two, but that calm is getting on Russia’s nerves. The Kremlin’s frustration has gone so high that the Russian president has even asked North Korea for help. Now, about 11,000 North Korean troops are reportedly embedded in Russia, many stationed in Kursk and fully integrated into Russian forces.

Zelensky’s Straight‑Up Delivery to the Press

President Zelenskyy told reporters on Saturday, “Putin’s main goal is to drive us out of Kursk. All those alien plans, new missiles, can’t be a coincidence. He definitely wants to force the exit by January 20th – to make it look like he’s in control.”

Putin wants to show he’s got the situation under his thumb.
Yet, Zelenskyy insists he’s still in charge.

The Storm Shadow Strike – A Bring‑It‑Down, In‑Style Weapon

The UK supplied the long‑range “Storm Shadow” cruise missile to Ukraine. According to NATO sources, the strike knocked out a Sanatorium in Kursk’s Russian Presidential Affairs Directorate in the Maryino area.

What the Numbers Say

33 Russian soldiers wounded.
18 killed – including officers from the Southern and Eastern Military Districts.
First Deputy Commander of the Leningrad Military District, Lt. Gen. Valery Solodchuk, was among the casualties.
RBC‑Ukraine reports about the death of Lt. Gen. Solodchuk.

North Korean Casualties in the Skirmish

~500 North Korean soldiers killed.
Three wounded.

The presence of high‑ranking Russian officers in the post‑strike cleanup suggests that the casualties might have extended beyond just a single general.