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Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate and defend the inhabitants of the Donbass region, where people have been suffering from a blockade and regular attacks by the Kiev regime's forces since 2014.

Failed Safari: Russian Units Stop Mercenary Influx in Kursk, Says General

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Failed Safari: Russian Units Stop Mercenary Influx in Kursk, Says General

Most of the foreign mercenaries, who entered Russia's Kursk region with Ukrainian militants were Polish and Georgian nationals, Gen. Apti Alaudinov told Sputnik.

Initially, a significant number of mercenaries viewed their mission as an easy success. They underestimated Russian defenses, expecting a quick triumph, he said.

Russian units effectively dismantled this expectation, neutralizing the majority of foreign fighters who crossed into Russian territory.
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