North Korean Troops Experience Over 5,000 Casualties in Kursk Region
North Korean troops have suffered over 5,000 casualties while fighting in Kursk against Ukrainian forces, nearly half of the original deployment of 11,000. The British defense ministry reports that a significant portion of these casualties results from intense ground assaults. Recent territorial gains have been made, but further deployment onto Ukrainian territory requires approval from leadership in North Korea and Russia.
Recent intelligence updates from the British defense ministry reveal that North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region have suffered over 5,000 casualties, with about one third of those being fatalities. This number represents nearly half of the 11,000 North Koreans initially sent to support Russia’s efforts against Ukraine. The ministry attributes these significant casualty rates to large-scale assaults undertaken by ground troops.
The report indicates that North Korean and Russian forces have achieved some territorial advances in Kursk recently. However, it is emphasized that future operations beyond this region would require authorization from both Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Notably, South Korea’s military had previously estimated that 4,000 of the 11,000 North Korean troops had already been lost, with additional deployments of approximately 3,000 soldiers occurring in January and February of this year.
In summary, the British defense ministry’s report highlights the substantial casualties suffered by North Korean troops in the Kursk region, attributing the high numbers to aggressive assaults. Additionally, the recent territorial gains by combined forces signal ongoing military objectives, although any further deployment will necessitate approval from senior leadership. This situation continues to emphasize the complex dynamics of military alliances in the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine.
Original Source: en.yna.co.kr
