Hundreds of North Korean soldiers injured or dead in Moscow hospitals
- According to South Korean intelligence reports, over 100 North Korean soldiers have been killed and nearly 1,000 injured in the conflict in Ukraine.
- The North Korean troops are suffering due to their unfamiliarity with drone warfare and new combat strategies.
- The high casualty rate raises concerns about the implications of North Korea's involvement in the war and the treatment of its soldiers.
In a recent conflict zone, Ukrainian forces have encountered significant casualties among North Korean soldiers supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's military campaign. According to South Korean intelligence, over 100 North Korean troops have been killed, with nearly 1,000 sustaining injuries in the ongoing battles in Russia's Kursk region, where fighting has intensified due to unfamiliar tactics, particularly drone warfare. The soldiers deployed by North Korea are experiencing high levels of fatalities as they adjust to the new combat landscape, reflecting the dire consequences of their engagement in this war. South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) revealed that around 11,000 North Korean troops have been sent to support Russian efforts against Ukraine. This deployment aligns with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's strategy to bolster military ties with Russia and gain advanced technology in return. However, the lack of experience and preparation among North Korean forces has contributed to their vulnerability on the battlefield, where they face seasoned Ukrainian troops. Recent audio messages purportedly intercepted by Ukraine's Security Service highlight the grim situation faced by North Korean soldiers, with hospitals in Russia being flooded with casualties. Reports suggest that there are language barriers between North Korean soldiers and Russian medical personnel, complicating their treatment. Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of trying to hide the fatalities among North Korean troops by destroying their faces to conceal the evidence of losses. The consistent engagement of North Korean forces in this conflict raises questions about the willingness of their government and military leadership to sacrifice their troops for the objectives of the Kremlin. As the situation develops in Ukraine, the consequences of these deployments will impact not only the soldiers involved but also the broader geopolitical ties between North Korea, Russia, and Ukraine.