Ukraine updates: Kyiv says 50,000 Russians fighting in Kursk DW 11/12/2024
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Moscow has shifted 50,000 troops to Kursk. This reveals a shift in Russian military strategy amidst ongoing Ukrainian offensives.
Zelenskyy mentioned, "Our troops continue to hold back the nearly 50,000 strong enemy group," suggesting significant Russian troop redeployments as they face challenges in Ukraine.
Designated EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas asserted that the EU will back Kyiv with a commitment to support Ukraine for 'as long as it takes'.
Independent assessments indicated that prior to Ukraine's offensive, only 11,000 Russian troops were stationed in Kursk, raising questions about Russia's troop mobilization claims.
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