North Korea is reportedly experiencing devastating losses in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with the White House claiming casualties amount to nearly 10 percent of the country’s deployed forces. This signifies a significant blow to the North Korean military presence in Russia, and raises questions about the strategic rationale behind their deployment in the first place.
The sheer scale of the reported losses suggests a much higher casualty rate than initially anticipated. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of North Korean military training and equipment, particularly when pitted against the technologically superior Ukrainian and potentially NATO forces. It seems highly probable that these soldiers were sent into battle with inadequate support, acting essentially as cannon fodder.… Continue reading
South Korean intelligence confirmed the capture and subsequent death of a North Korean soldier by Ukrainian forces. The soldier, reportedly injured, was captured in Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first known capture of a North Korean combatant in the Ukraine conflict. This follows reports of significant North Korean troop losses and supply issues in the area, with Ukrainian officials estimating thousands of casualties. The incident underscores the increasing involvement of North Korean troops in the war, bolstering Russian forces.
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South Korea’s National Intelligence Service confirmed reports that Ukrainian forces captured a wounded North Korean soldier near Kursk, Russia. The confirmation, based on intelligence sharing with an allied nation, follows a report by Ukrainian news outlet Militarnyi. The incident marks the first known capture of a North Korean soldier by Ukraine. This event comes amidst reports of significant North Korean troop deployments to Russia, with estimates suggesting thousands of soldiers already sent.
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Ukraine’s military intelligence reported heavy losses and logistical problems, including water shortages, for North Korean troops fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, following Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka. President Zelenskyy estimated 3,000 North Korean casualties, while Russia continues its missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, including a Christmas morning barrage and attacks throughout the week. Amidst this ongoing conflict, Russia threatens further use of its Oreshnik hypersonic missiles, while Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes targeting Russian military production facilities.
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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces captured a North Korean soldier in Kursk Oblast on December 26th, marking the first confirmed capture of a North Korean fighting in the war. The operation also yielded a Russian BTR-82 armored personnel carrier and other materials. This follows earlier reports of North Korean troop deployments to Russia, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers undergoing training. The captured soldier’s condition is currently unknown.
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Sending troops to help Russia was apparently North Korea’s idea, according to U.S. officials. This seemingly bizarre proposition makes a surprising amount of sense when considering the potential benefits for Kim Jong Un. The loss of North Korean soldier lives isn’t a major concern for him; it’s a way to solve the problem of having too many mouths to feed, providing a revenue stream simultaneously. This action also bolsters the nationalistic narrative within North Korea, emphasizing wartime conditions and justifying even stricter control of the population.
This could be viewed as North Korea testing the waters in the mercenary market, exploring the possibilities of becoming a provider of military forces for hire.… Continue reading
South Korean military officials estimate that over 1,100 North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties—killed or wounded—while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. These high casualties are attributed to unfamiliar battlefield conditions, inadequate countermeasures against drone attacks, and even training accidents. Reports suggest further North Korean troop deployments are imminent, alongside continued provision of weapons and military equipment to Russia. This involvement marks a significant escalation of the conflict and raises concerns regarding North Korea’s evolving military capabilities and potential threats to South Korea.
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Following a report from Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, President Zelenskyy announced that over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Kursk Oblast. This estimate stems from preliminary data following a December 23rd staff meeting. The President highlighted the escalating risk of regional destabilization due to the growing Moscow-Pyongyang partnership. He further emphasized the global threat posed by the transfer of Russian military technology and expertise to North Korea.
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Ukrainian forces killed three North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region and seized their falsified Russian military IDs, revealing Pyongyang’s involvement in the conflict. These documents, bearing Russian names and birthplaces but Korean signatures, underscore Russia’s attempts to conceal foreign troop losses. US and South Korean intelligence estimates suggest thousands of North Korean soldiers have been deployed, suffering substantial casualties, with reports ranging from several hundred to over a thousand killed or wounded. Ukraine alleges Russia is actively concealing these losses, including claims of body burning and rapid body removal from the battlefield.
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A new report from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service reveals that at least 100 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 1,000 wounded fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian forces. These troops, deployed primarily as front-line infantry, reportedly lack essential capabilities like drone countermeasures, prompting complaints from the Russian military. Further, intelligence suggests Kim Jong Un is preparing a specialized unit for deployment to Ukraine. This deployment of North Korean troops has been characterized as “cannon fodder” by experts, with President Zelensky highlighting the unnecessary sacrifice of North Korean lives in the conflict.
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Matt Underwood 
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