Ukraine has misplaced almost half the Russian territory it seized in the summertime, in keeping with UK intelligence.

Kyiv forces surprised the world in August once they marched into Kursk, claiming as much as 900 sq. kilometres of land.

Whereas Vladimir Putin was anticipated to maneuver shortly to reclaim the occupied territory, Ukraine has managed to carry on to a lot of it.

Nonetheless, the most recent intelligence replace from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) suggests Moscow is now turning the tables on Kyiv.

That’s thanks partially to the recruitment of 1000’s of North Korean troops to assist Russia’s warfare effort.

The MoD mentioned Russia is making “tactical features” in Kursk because the battle approaches its third anniversary.

“Ukrainian forces management roughly 480 sq km of Russian territory, down from roughly 510 sq km every week in the past and a excessive level of 800 – 900 sq km in August 2024,” their newest replace on X mentioned.

“The current lack of territory is probably going on account of Russian counterattacks led by naval infantry, airborne forces and troops from the Democratic Republic of North Korea.

“Ukraine’s incursion in Kursk, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is the primary time for the reason that Second World Conflict that overseas troops have occupied Russian territory.

“Russia will nearly definitely proceed finishing up restricted assaults to scale back the quantity of territory in Kursk oblast underneath Ukrainian management.”