An operational pause has been observed in the Kursk region of Russia due to a shortage of military forces.
This was reported by military expert Vladislav Seleznev during a broadcast on the "Kiev24" channel. He added that the Russian army is short by up to 12,000 soldiers to turn the situation in their favor. Seleznev noted that this is not a random lull for resource accumulation, as Russian propagandists try to portray, but rather a consequence of significant losses suffered by Russian forces.
Currently, according to Seleznev, around 40,000 Russian troops are concentrated in the Kursk region. This number significantly exceeds the Ukrainian forces operating in the area. However, even such an advantage has not allowed the Russians to achieve substantial results: they initially attempted to advance but then became stalled.
As the expert emphasizes, the Russian army cannot transfer the necessary number of troops from other front sections, as this would weaken their positions in critical directions. This is why Russia has begun to actively discuss the possibility of bringing in soldiers from North Korea to bolster their positions in the Kursk region.
According to Seleznev, there are already about 1,500-1,600 North Korean soldiers on Russian territory. Their movement from the Far East to the Kursk region, particularly considering armored vehicles, could take up to four weeks. However, such reinforcements will not resolve the issue instantly, as logistics are complicated, and immediate support seems doubtful.