North Korea, Russia and Ukraine

North Korean soldiers in Russia: Captured gear raises concerns
Ukrainian special unit operators showcase trophies captured from North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. The surprising elements here are not only the AK-12 rifle but also the 1PN139-1 thermal sight.
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Ukrainian special operations forces have given an insight into the brutal, near-suicidal tactics of the North Koreans they have faced in intense fighting in the Russian border region of Kursk.
Ukraine captures Samsung phone, Korean battlefield docs from North Korean troops
Ukrainian forces discovered and seized military equipment, documents, and a Samsung 2G mobile phone from the belongings of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting for Russia, according to a report by NK News on Jan.
Ukrainian Special Forces Kill North Korean Soldiers And Capture Enemy Documents
Special Operations Forces fighters cleared enemy positions in the Kursk region. They inflicted significant losses on the enemy in manpower and captured important enemy trophies. Telegram channel of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
A former soldier in North Korea's army says he was restricted to firing 3 bullets a year
Hyunseung Lee, a former soldier who fled North Korea, told BI that those sent to fight against Ukraine have "zero relationship with modern warfare."
‘They don’t take prisoners’: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Ukraine
North Korean soldiers have been deployed to fight for Russia, repelling Ukraine’s incursion in the border region of Kursk. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh gained rare insight into their brutal and near-suicidal tactics,
North Korean Troops Pull Back From Frontline in Russia: Ukraine Military
Soldiers from North Korea fighting on behalf of Moscow have reportedly pulled back from the frontline in Russia's Kursk region.
Ukrainians Reveal North Korean Equipment – More Dangerous Than Expected
While Russia has received support from various allies, recent reports suggest a growing presence of North Korean troops on the battlefield. Their involvement raises questions about their role in the conflict and the equipment they bring to the fight.
Third of North Korean troops already wiped out in Ukraine
British intelligence has reported that one-third of the troops deployed alongside Russian forces in Ukraine are already out of action. Pyongyang sent a contingent of 12,000 soldiers to Russia to assist local forces in regaining lost territory in the Kursk region,
North Korean troops pull back in Ukraine after suffering heavy losses
Troops from North Korea appear to have fallen back from Russia's frontline after suffering heavy losses when engaging Ukrainian forces.
North Korean arms aid intensifies Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian war correspondent Yuriy Butusov published a video showcasing the equipment of a lieutenant colonel from North Korea who was killed during the fighting in the Kursk region. The equipment found with the military officer is considered by the Ukrainian to be evidence of the North Koreans’ good preparation for combat.
A North Korean Colonel Raced Into Battle With Two Automatic Weapons: One For Close Combat, Another For Shooting Down Drones
According to Demchenko, the North Koreans have developed harrowing but effective tactics for ensnaring Ukrainian drones. “One ...
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Sanctioned North Korean arms makers find new cover in Russia’s shadow
A North Korean company started marketing its products with a reference to lessons learned in Russia's fight against Ukraine.
Ukraine Seizes Russian Military Plans in Major Kursk Raid
Ukraine's SOF said in a statement on Tuesday that troops from its 8th Regiment cleared Russian positions and inflicted significant losses during the operation in an unspecified part of the Kursk ...