The Duran Podcast Frontline update from Kursk w/ Patrick Lancaster
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Jan 25, 2025 
Patrick Lancaster, an independent journalist with extensive experience covering the Ukraine war, provides a gripping frontline update from Kursk. He details the intense fighting and the harsh realities of drone warfare, which blur the lines between military and civilian lives. Lancaster investigates rumors about North Korean troops in the area, ultimately finding no evidence. He also discusses the challenging terrain and weather conditions that complicate logistics, while reflecting on the emotional toll and drastic losses faced by Ukrainian forces.
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Drone Warfare Intensity and Civilian Casualties
- Patrick Lancaster describes the intense drone warfare in Kursk, noting a constant presence of both Russian and Ukrainian drones.
- He shares a personal story of a journalist friend killed by a Ukrainian drone ammunition drop, emphasizing indiscriminate targeting of civilian vehicles.
Seeking North Korean Troops
- Alexander Mercouris asks about the rumored presence of North Korean troops in Kursk.
- Lancaster actively sought to confirm these rumors but found no evidence of North Korean soldiers.
Kursk Terrain and Weather
- Mercouris inquires about the terrain and weather conditions in Kursk.
- Lancaster describes the hilly terrain, contrasting it with the flatter landscape of Donetsk, and mentions the challenges posed by mud and frozen ground.