‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv



News ‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv Ukraine military releases footage allegedly documenting clashes amid signs Russia is using DPRK soldiers in bigger roles Anton Sokolin December 16, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers during military drills on Oct. 24, 2023 \| Image: KCTV (Oct. 25, 2023) A “significant number” of North Korean soldiers have participated in assaults on Ukrainian forces and have suffered heavy losses, according to Kyiv, days after Russian war bloggers claimed DPRK special forces had recaptured a village in Kursk. Ukrainian military units have also released footage allegedly documenting clashes with North Korean troops, amid signs that Russia is starting to use DPRK soldiers in more prominent combat roles. A “significant number” of North Korean soldiers have participated in assaults on Ukrainian forces and have suffered heavy losses, according to Kyiv, days after Russian war bloggers claimed DPRK special forces had recaptured a village in Kursk. Ukrainian military units have also released footage allegedly documenting clashes with North Korean troops, amid signs that Russia is starting to use DPRK soldiers in more prominent combat roles. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv

Ukraine military releases footage allegedly documenting clashes amid signs Russia is using DPRK soldiers in bigger roles

Anton Sokolin December 16, 2024

‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv

North Korean soldiers during military drills on Oct. 24, 2023 | Image: KCTV (Oct. 25, 2023)

A “significant number” of North Korean soldiers have participated in assaults on Ukrainian forces and have suffered heavy losses, according to Kyiv, days after Russian war bloggers claimed DPRK special forces had recaptured a village in Kursk.

Ukrainian military units have also released footage allegedly documenting clashes with North Korean troops, amid signs that Russia is starting to use DPRK soldiers in more prominent combat roles.

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