Russia, North Korea

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.
North Korean Troops Captured in Kursk with Advanced Russian AK-12 Rifles
The AK-12 represents the fifth-generation of the legendary Avtomat Kalashnikova assault rifle series. Although Russia ostensibly ceased to be a communist country with the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union that also ended the Cold War,
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.
North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia earn millions for the Kim regime
Captured North Korean soldiers have lifted the curtain ever so slightly on the secretive Kim regime’s decision to join Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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.
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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(Yonhap Interview) Estonia eyeing more arms options after acquiring K9 howitzers from S. Korea
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Yonhap News Agency in Seoul on Monday, ...
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 ...