Western officials tell the BBC the troop losses appear unsustainable.

Summary

Western officials report that around 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed, with 4,000 total casualties, since joining Russian forces in Ukraine’s Kursk region.

North Korea sent 11,000 troops, reportedly from the elite Storm Corps, to support Russia, but the poorly trained and equipped soldiers are suffering heavy losses.

Despite their vulnerabilities, Ukraine’s military warns that the influx of North Korean troops poses challenges due to their numbers and Soviet-style tactics.

The deployment reflects North Korea’s costly support for Russia amid ongoing conflict.

  • @betterdeadthanredditEnglish
    4•7 days ago

    On the plus side, some have been captured and are now prisoners of war. It’s a significant quality-of-life improvement.