Ukrainian Forces use river in Kursk region as natural barrier against North Korean soldiers - Forbes
Illustrative photo: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have turned a river in the Kursk region into a natural barrier against the enemy (Getty Images)
The Ukrainian military used the Psel River in the Kursk region as a natural barrier. It stops the advance of Russian and North Korean soldiers, Forbes reports.
Russian and North Korean soldiers attacked Ukrainian troops in the village of Plekhovo, south of the Psel River. Due to the enemy's numerical superiority, the Ukrainian military had to retreat.
However, the retreat was calculated. Ukrainian forces did not cling to Plekhovo at any cost but instead withdrew to the north of the Psel River. This river created a significant natural barrier between Russian-North Korean forces and the main Ukrainian unit in the region.
Now, the enemy must cross open terrain under the fire of drones and artillery to launch attacks.
North Korean military in the Kursk region
North Korean troops have been spotted in the Kursk region since early fall.
Recently, Ukrainian intelligence reported that North Korean army units had assaulted the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region. The North Koreans suffered losses and are being replenished with fresh personnel.
Read more about Zelenskyy's comments on the use of the North Korean troops in the assaults in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
