World reaction sees Russia’s regression to the pack animals as a black mark on the nation’s military prestige.

The commander described the North Korean troops as "cannon fodder" and said their behavior in combat was erratic.

Ukraine military's estimates suggest Russian tank and personnel losses have reached a dire new peak last week.

"There's nothing wrong with this," a State Duma defense committee member said of the donkeys, citing "significant ...

North Korean soldiers had been missing from combat, fueling speculation they were pulled back after taking heavy losses.

Last year, the Ukrainian military said its forces had captured more than 700 Russian troops during operations in the Kursk region ...