Russia, North Korea and Ukraine

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 forces are being slaughtered fighting for Russia, harming combat operations, intel says
Britain's defense ministry said about 1,000 North Korean soldiers had been killed and about 3,000 more had been wounded fighting against Ukraine.
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.
North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says
South Korea's military said on Friday that it suspects North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight Ukrainian forces, even after suffering losses and seeing some of its soldiers captured.
Defectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine
Multiple defectors from North Korea spoke to NBC News about the mindset of soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
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,
What are Russia's strategic treaties with Iran, North Korea and China?
Russia signed a strategic partnership treaty with Iran on Friday that follows similar pacts with China and North Korea. All three countries are adversaries of the United States, and Russia has used its ties with them to help blunt the impact of Western sanctions and boost its war effort in Ukraine.
North Korean troops bolster Russian forces with advanced optics
Ukrainian special unit operators showcase trophies captured from North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. What’s surprising is the presence of the AK-12 rifle and the 1PN139-1 thermal sight. We present the performance of this compelling combination.
North Korean troops 'pulling back' from Russian frontlines as intense battle rages
Ukraine took Russia by surprise when it captured 500 miles in the Kursk region in the summer of 2024 before Moscow retaliated.
North Korea troops partially withdraw from frontline in Russia’s Kursk after weeks of heavy losses
A Ukrainian special forces commander says North Korean troops have moved back from the fighting for roughly a fortnight ...
North Korea's Kim Expected to Send More Troops, Weapons to Russia
North Korean troops' limited combat experience and unfamiliarity with the terrain of the Russian-Ukrainian battlefields have ...
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'When Russians hide, North Koreans shoot': How Pyongyang's troops are reshaping Russia-Ukraine war
The capture of two North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian forces marks a significant moment in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Artillery Rocket Launcher Disguised As Civilian Truck May Have Just Appeared In Russia
A North Korean multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) designed to be disguised as a common truck looks to have appeared in ...
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The Telegraph: DPRK To Send Russia More Than 100 Artillery Systems Designed To Destroy Seoul
According to General Budanov, Kim Jong-un has handed over at least 120 M1989 Koksan artillery systems to Russia over the past ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin's losses up to 834,000 as Moscow claims capture of town in Donetsk
Putin's losses up to 834,000 as Moscow claims capture of town in Donetsk - Russia lost 1,670 troops in just the past 24 hours, Kyiv says ...