The enemy forces have been conducting an intensive offensive in Kursk region, Russia, for the third day, actively using DPRK troops, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) Oleksandr Syrsky said.

"For the third day, the enemy has been conducting an intensive offensive on the territory of Kursk region, actively using DPKR troops. The North Korean mercenaries have already suffered heavy losses," he said, speaking online at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities on Tuesday.

The Commander-in-Chief underlined that the Ukrainian defenders strongly hold the line, destroy enemy personnel and equipment.

"I am grateful to soldiers and officers for this," he said.