North Korean Troops Face First Combat Losses in Russia's Kursk Region
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region have already suffered casualties. Approximately 11,000 North Korean troops are reportedly stationed near the Ukrainian border, with some having engaged in combat against Ukrainian forces. The New York Times, citing a U.S. official, reported that a significant number of these soldiers were killed in a recent engagement. The presence of North Korean troops in Russia has been confirmed by the U.S., raising concerns about the implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- Zelensky: North Korean soldiers already sustaining losses in Russia’s Kursk region Meduza
- Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops as Putin says he’s willing to talk with Trump CNN
- North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say The New York Times
- Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says The Associated Press
- N.Korean troops engaged in combat in Kursk for first time, US officials say Reuters.com
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