Russian marines and airborne troops are abandoning their armored vehicles right at the positions of Ukrainian forces in Kursk Region and fleeing in panic as they encounter resistance from the 47th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, equipped with American M-2 fighting vehicles, reports Forbes.

The result of such attacks is merely an increasing number of destroyed equipment. "The Russians are desperately trying to liberate the Kursk region and are suffering enormous losses," said a drone operator from the Ukrainian Marine Corps, Kriegsforscher, whose unit defends the same sector as the 47th Brigade.

However, despite significant losses, this does not mean that Russia is losing the invasion war that has been ongoing for three years. Ukraine is not expending as much equipment in futile attacks, but it is facing serious difficulties along the stretched front line.

During a three-day assault that began on January 18, involving the 155th Separate Marine Brigade and the 234th Air Assault Regiment of the Russian Federation, 14 BMPs and BMDs were destroyed, along with three T-80 tanks. Another assault, which took place on Tuesday or shortly before, resulted in losses for Russia of at least four tanks, armored vehicles, and one pickup truck.

Russians Fail Putin's Orders

Ukrainian forces made a swift advance towards Kursk back in August, capturing 250 square miles of territory near Sudzha. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops and North Korean reinforcements to drive the Ukrainians out by February. However, even with a manpower advantage of 60,000 against 20,000, the Russian-North Korean units have only achieved minor tactical successes, the publication states.

The failures of the occupiers are evidenced by numerous burned remnants of equipment near Nikolskoye, a village defended by the 47th Mechanized Brigade.

Fighting on Tuesday exemplified typical Russian tactics. An assault group in armored vehicles, tanks, and even a pickup truck launched an attack in broad daylight on the same roads as before. Ukrainian drones quickly spotted the convoy, after which strike drones targeted the equipment, while the M-2s of the 47th Brigade finished off the remaining vehicles with rapid-firing 25mm cannons. Armed drones completely destroyed other vehicles, including the pickup.

"Aren't they sick and tired?" Kriegsforscher wonders, "I really don't understand the point of attacking in the same place where they have been attacking for three months."

At the same time, he acknowledges that Russian forces have achieved minimal successes in the vicinity of the bulge. "They continue to fight and advance."

The losses for Russia and its allies are catastrophic. According to Ukrainian officials, around Kursk, 30,000 Russian soldiers have already been killed or wounded. Among the North Koreans, losses have reached 4,000, including high-ranking officers. Due to a lack of armored vehicles, some Russian units are forced to attack using civilian cars.

This level of losses generates serious problems in the Russian military command. The Kremlin hopes that the situation in Ukraine is even worse - and perhaps not without reason.

The most combat-ready Ukrainian brigades require reinforcements; however, Kyiv is sending recruits to newly formed units that have weak command and insufficient support. Two such brigades have already disbanded under the fire of Russian artillery, and many young soldiers have suffered losses due to poor training.

Both armies are engaged in a grueling struggle. Russia is deploying its last reserves for a few meters of advancement. Ukrainian forces, while repelling attacks, are suffering losses due to a shortage of personnel. The main question remains unchanged: who will collapse first?

Kursk Operation - News

Earlier, Ivan Stupak noted that those North Korean troops who have managed to survive the war against Ukraine may return to North Korea to pass on their experience to a new batch of soldiers.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Aleksandr Syrsky has outlined the main conclusions that can be drawn after six months of the Kursk operation. In particular, according to him, it is necessary not only to defend but also to attack and learn to preserve the lives of soldiers.