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Russia Reports 640 Kursk Deaths, Convicts Soldier, Returns Captives

8/6/2026

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Russia’s Investigative Committee said at least 640 civilians were killed and 561 wounded during Ukraine’s occupation of Kursk.
Investigators said a Ukrainian serviceman was convicted of terrorism and sentenced to life for allegedly helping soldiers kill 14 civilians and raping eight women.
Russia has returned all residents held in Ukrainian captivity since Ukraine withdrew from Kursk in 2025, while the ombudswoman said the fate of another 320 civilians remains unknown.

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Russia’s Investigative Committee said at least 640 civilians were killed and 561 wounded during Ukraine’s occupation of Kursk.
Investigators said a Ukrainian serviceman was convicted of terrorism and sentenced to life for allegedly helping soldiers kill 14 civilians and raping eight women.
Russia has returned all residents held in Ukrainian captivity since Ukraine withdrew from Kursk in 2025, while the ombudswoman said the fate of another 320 civilians remains unknown.