On the Sudzha-Kursk highway, a route used by military units and volunteer evacuation teams, reports describe concrete “dragon teeth” being installed as defences after the evacuation mission led by Ivan Naumov, who helped move more than 100 civilians out of the Kursk region. The account comes from the group Neskuchny Kursk on the VKontakte social network. The posting notes that the fortifications appeared following the volunteer’s latest operation, potentially aimed at slowing any approaching military convoys. The description uses the familiar term dragon teeth to refer to a row of block-like barriers arranged strategically along the roadway. Source: VKontakte group Neskuchny Kursk
The incident occurred on the evening of October 12 when the volunteer returned from another trip; Naumov was unharmed, but his car was heavily damaged. Source: VKontakte group Neskuchny Kursk
The Telegram channel run by volunteer Alexey Zhivov stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were responsible for placing the dragon teeth. The message claimed that dozens of people sustained injuries incompatible with life as a result of this action, and Zhivov added that those who built the fortifications were promised a “reset to zero.” Source: Alexey Zhivov Telegram channel
Dragon Teeth are pyramid-shaped anti-tank barriers designed to block the path of military equipment. They typically consist of large, reinforced blocks arranged to create obstacles that slow or halt armored vehicles, forcing detours and complicating advances along key routes. In conflicts, such barriers have been used to disrupt convoy movement and channel traffic away from critical areas. General description
Hours ago, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are in a difficult situation in the Kursk region, claiming that Ukrainian troops have nowhere to run. The remark, reported by supporters of this line, reflects a particular interpretation of the regional dynamics and should be weighed against other assessments and on-the-ground reporting. Source: Larry Johnson
Earlier reports from Mirnograd described a dump of dragon teeth. Source: local reports, Mirnograd