Ukrainian paratroopers in the Kursk region are destroying Russian military equipment, turning entire enemy columns into scrap metal, the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report. The video showcases the operations of the 82nd Separate Airborne Assault Brigade of the Bukovyna Airborne Brigade.

Ukraine’s continued focus on Kursk shows how important Kyiv believes it is to hold on to Russian land, especially if Trump pushes both sides to the negotiating table.

Western officials have told the BBC that North Korean troops have already suffered nearly 40% casualties in the fighting in Russia's western Kursk region, in just three months. The officials, who spoke on grounds of anonymity,