PLA Spotted in Kursk Region: Unpopular Rear

By Josh Monoghan

15/2/2025

PLA soldier standing guard at an outpost outside the Kursk town of Kolmakov. Noe the Chinese flag conspicuously flown. The Ukrainian Armed Forces has renewed their offensives into the Russian territory. (Unpopular Rear via Weibo)

Renewed Ukrainian offensives in the Kursk region have been announced recently, which have been ongoing for a few months. Small advances by the beleaguered Ukrainian forces have been made, but progress is slow, as penetrating deep into Russian lines takes personnel and supplies to that theatre of operations. Putin has responded by sending military units, Wagner mercenaries, and has even elicited the help of North Korean soldiers to bolster their numbers.

Aside from the Russian armed forces, police, and the DPRK troops from North Korea, the Chinese have been growing their presence. Over the years, their presence has been limited, with advisors sent to train or observe the conflict between Russia and NATO. Our GEOINT and OSINT specialists are led to believe that these Chinese forces are not advisors but, like their North Korean Counterparts, are present to take back combat experience to their respective countries’ militaries and prepare them for more modern combat.

PLA soldiers with their Russian counterparts at an outpost outside the Kursk town of Kolmakov. Notice the People’s Liberation Army badge on the Chinese soldier’s arm, as well as white tape used by the Russian soldier to tell friendly and foe forces. (Unpopular Rear via Weibo)

All of these Chinese soldiers have full combat gear, armor vests, and helmets with communication devices. Our geospatial intelligence interns have also placed all of these photographs in the area outside the small town of Kolmakov, located at the front lines where the Kursk offensive is occurring. If these were rear echelon support units, they would be placed further back.

A clear photograph posted on a soldier‘s private Weibo account. GEOINT experts have confirmed the photograph was taken outside the town of Kolmakov. The Chinese army camouflage and vest, plus a People’s Liberation Army badge are visible on the soldier of the foreground. (Unpopular Rear via Weibo).

The “Z and Xi” policy of China supporting Russia both economically seems to also extend to military assistance, as non lethal goods such as medical equipment, individual armor vests and uniforms, vehicle parts and advisors were sent in the past. these exclusive photographs sourced from a Chinese soldier’s Weibo account offer a glimpse into the shadowy side of a foreign combatant aiding the Russian war machine.

Disclaimer: These articles are made for CGTN: Central Asia, a parody news site that ties Far East Tactical’s storyline to airsoft events we partake in: Milsim West, Milsim Hawaii, and otherwise.

These are not real. That’d be funny if people think they’re real, but no. It’s not that deep. The state of media and people taking milsim too seriously, lol.