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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
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‘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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