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An image of Russian conscripts guarding the border in the Kursk region, with a map indicating the deployment shift away from Donbas, highlighting key areas of military activity and Ukrainian incursions.

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Russian Conscripts, Kursk, Donbas Conflict, POW Exchange, Azov Battalion, Ukraine War, Military Deployment, Border Defense, Strategic Shift, Ukraine Invasion

The post you mentioned from "Pulse of Ukraine" refers to Russian conscripts in the Kursk region and the strategic impact of their deployment. It highlights that around 30,000 Russian soldiers were stationed in the region instead of participating in the ongoing conflict in Donbas. This shift is partially attributed to the focus on defense in Kursk following recent incursions into Russian territory by Ukrainian forces.

Reports confirm that Russian conscripts were actively involved in defending Kursk, which has been a site of conflict, especially after Ukrainian forces made inroads in August 2024. This has been a point of discussion, as these troops could have been otherwise deployed in more active battlefronts like Donbas. Additionally, the mention of Azov soldiers being returned in a prisoner exchange reflects ongoing negotiations involving POWs, including Russian conscripts captured in these border skirmishes【10†source】【11†source】.

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Title:

"Strategic Deployment of Russian Conscripts in Kursk: Impact on the Donbas Front and POW Exchanges"

Links:

1. Газета.Ru on Russian conscripts in Kursk
2. UNIAN on POW exchanges involving Azov fighters and Russian conscripts

Bibliography:

• Газета.Ru. "Казалось вечностью: в Россию вернулись 115 срочников, попавших в плен под Курском." Газета.Ru, accessed September 2024. www.gazeta.ru.
• УНИАН. "Мы очень боимся: пленные срочники просят обменять их на бойцов 'Азова'." УНИАН, September 2024. www.unian.net.

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#UkraineWar #Kursk #DonbasConflict #RussianConscripts #POWExchange #AzovBattalion #MilitaryStrategy #RussiaUkraineWar