Russia, North Korea and Kursk

North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean troops, largely special ops forces, have suffered high casualty rates in bloody assaults, not unlike prison units.
Ukraine Strikes Hard in Kursk: 40,000 Russian Losses and North Korean Forces in Chaos
Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk has dealt a heavy blow to Russia—nearly 40,000 troops lost, including 16,000 killed.
Zelenskyy claims North Korean soldiers 'fleeing' frontline in Russia's Kursk region
Ukrainian president highlights incursion into Kursk region, alleged Russian losses, London's continued support in talks with UK foreign secretary - Anadolu Ajansı
How North Korea's ballistic missiles are giving Russia an edge in Ukraine
Over recent weeks more than 20 North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles have struck Ukraine, according to Reuters. These missiles, capable of hitting targets up to 500 miles away, have overwhelmed Ukraine’s already depleted air defence systems.
Better Armed, but No Helmets: How North Koreans Fought Ukraine
A Ukrainian commander told Newsweek that Pyongyang's troops seemed to carry more ammunition than supplies when in battle.
Ukrainian commander says North Korean soldiers charged his unit 'like in a World War II movie' during combat
The commander described the North Korean troops as "cannon fodder" and said their behavior in combat was erratic.
North Korean soldier's desperate two requests after being captured fighting in Ukraine
A North Korean soldier captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine last month reportedly made just two requests to his captors - one for water and another for a cigarette
North Korean soldier asked for two things after being captured fighting for Russia
One Ukrainian special forces soldier shares details of how his team captured the North Korean, giving an insight into the North Korean mindset.
North Korean missiles in the Ukraine war are getting deadlier — as troops use battlefield as ultimate testing ground
More than 20 missiles fired by Russian forces since December are now hitting within 160 to 330 feet of their targets, marking ...
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North Korea troops in Russia pulled from Kursk front line combat because of 'many casualties'
North Korean soldiers previously fighting alongside Russia's army on the Kursk front line appear not to have been engaged in ...
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Kyiv open to talks with South Korea on captured North Korean soldiers, ambassador says
Kyiv is open to negotiating with South Korea over the possible transfer of captured North Korean soldiers, Ukrainian ...
North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
North Korean troops have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia’s Kursk region for several weeks, a Ukrainian military ...
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South Korean intelligence confirms North Korean troops not involved in combat in Kursk Oblast since mid- January
South Korea's National Intelligence Service said that North Korean troops deployed to support russia's war against Ukraine ...
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North Korea has lashed out at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a “rogue” state and warned that such remarks will never contribute to U.S. interests North Korean leader Kim ...
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North Korea Reopens for Limited International Tourism to Celebrate Kim Jong Il's Birthday
This marks the first time North Korea has opened its borders to international tourism since January 2020. Tourists will be ...