[Russia] Battles: Armed clash

On 16 April 2025, Russian and Ukrainian troops clashed in near Gornal (Sudzhanskiy, Kursk). According to some Russian sources, Ukrainian troops suffered 'heavy losses' on the territory of the Gornal monastery. According to the Russian MoD, Russian troops defeated Ukrainian troops from mechanized, airborne assault, and territorial defense brigades, and that on 16 April Ukrainian military's losses amounted to up to 165 servicemen as well as military equipment in and near Gornal. 10 fatalities coded to this event.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Russia

Event type

armed_conflict

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