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North Korean Troops in Kursk Reportedly Set to Receive Reinforcements Within Two Months
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North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region are expected to receive reinforcements within two months, The New York Times reported, citing a US senior defense official on January 22.
The North Koreans, operating as a distinct force with unique tactics, are known for their disciplined and relentless assaults. Ukrainian soldiers and officials describe their approach as unwavering under heavy fire.
The North Koreans take many casualties, Ukrainian commander Andrii said, but keep sending new units. “It’s just forward, forward,” he said. “It’s motivation, orders and strict discipline,” he added.
Unlike their Russian counterparts, North Korean units often attack in waves, moving across mine-laden fields without armored support. Once they seize a position, they retreat to prepare for another assault, leaving the site for Russian reinforcements to secure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that captured North Korean soldiers carried falsified Russian documents to conceal their identities.
The presence of North Korean troops adds strain to Ukrainian forces. “The Koreans are starting to push the front lines, targeting less defended areas and wearing out our troops that way,” said Oleksii, a platoon commander. He noted the difficulty of fighting two large armies simultaneously, calling it “on the edge” of what is manageable.
Ukrainian soldiers also mentioned that capturing North Koreans alive is nearly impossible. “If Russians see Koreans being captured, they use drones to finish them off — killing both the Koreans and our soldiers,” Oleksii said.
Earlier, Zelenskyy reported that 4,000 North Korean soldiers, out of 12,000 deployed, have been killed in battles on the Kursk front.
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