Ukrainian forces have stabilized the combat situation in Russia's Kursk region, and North Korean troops have not yet participated in assault operations. — Ukrinform.

The U.S. says there will be a "firm response" as Ukrainian forces holding ground in Russia's Kursk region now face North Korean troops "engaging in combat."

Russia has amassed a large force of tens of thousands — including recently arrived North Korean troops — to carry out an assault on the Ukrainian positions in Russia’s Kursk region expected in the coming days,