The Chief of General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, announced the liberation of Kursk Oblast from Ukrainian armed forces. "Today, the last settlement in Kursk Oblast is liberated from VSU, the village of Gor nal," - said Gerasimov at a meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin on August 10, 2024.
Putin thanked the military for liberating the territory. "The complete defeat of the enemy in the Kursk border area creates conditions for further successful actions of Russian forces on other key sectors of the front," - noted the president.
The Ukrainian General Staff stated that the defensive operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continues in certain areas of Kursk Oblast. "The operational situation is difficult, but our units continue to hold specific positions and perform assigned tasks," - says a statement.
Gerasimov also reported on the involvement of North Korean forces in the operation. "North Korean military, acting side by side with Russian military in Kursk Oblast, demonstrated steadfastness and heroism," - he noted.
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated: "The Russian side will never forget friends from North Korea."