North Korean Troops Pulled From Kursk Front Line Amid Heavy Losses – NYT - The Moscow Times
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North Korean soldiers in Russia were pulled from the front lines in the partially occupied Kursk region after facing heavy losses, the New York Times reported Thursday, citing anonymous Ukrainian and U.S. officials.

Summary

North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region have been withdrawn from the front lines after suffering heavy losses, according to U.S. and Ukrainian officials.

Estimates suggest 4,000 of the 11,000 deployed soldiers have been killed, wounded, or gone missing.

Despite being elite forces, they were used as foot soldiers, making them vulnerable.

Russia expects reinforcements from North Korea within two months.

Pyongyang has also supplied Russia with weapons, reportedly in exchange for military and diplomatic support from Moscow.

  • Glitterbomb@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    The only thing they’re getting is PTSD and shrapnel.

    Unless you consider shooting at russian troops combat experience, then they’re getting a lot.