Ukrainian army claimed: Several North Korean soldiers were killed in Kursk
The information of the Ukrainian army and the US Departme of Defense have claimed that Ukrainian soldiers have killed and wounded a number of North Korean soldiers who are fighting alongside Russian forces in the border area of Kursk.
According to RCO News Agency, the Ukrainian military ielligence agency claimed that North Korean army units suffered serious casualties and at least 30 soldiers of this coury were wounded and killed in the Kursk region, near the villages of “Plekhov”, “Vorobja” and “Martinuka”.
According to Al Jazeera News channel, this agency coinued its stateme published on its Telegram channel: “Also, at least 3 North Korean soldiers are missing in the rural area of Kurilovo.”
Peagon spokesman Patrick Ryder also told reporters, referring to the claim of the Ukrainian army, that the United States found evidence that North Korean soldiers were killed and wounded in the battle of Kursk.
According to information from Ukraine, South Korea and the United States, it is estimated that 11,000 North Korean soldiers have gone to Russia to fight on the fro lines against Ukrainian forces.
Many of these North Korean forces are stationed in the Kursk region.
Analysts say North Korean soldiers face poteial challenges, including lack of combat experience and language difficulties.
The landmark joi defense agreeme signed between North Korea and Russia on June 19 requires the two couries to provide each other with immediate military assistance in the eve of a series of attacks.
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