Over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded during the war in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. These losses were reported mainly in the Kursk region, where Ukraine launched a surprise border attack in August. Zelensky announced on Platform X that preliminary data indicate that the number of soldiers killed and wounded has already exceeded 3,000. He also highlighted the danger of sending additional soldiers and equipment from North Korea to support the Russian military.
Over the past period, dramatic footage from Ukrainian special operations kamikaze drones has captured the moment these drones attacked North Korean army positions in Kursk. In the footage, drones can be seen hovering over soldiers trying to escape in an open field as twelve vehicles are destroyed. During the three days of fighting, Ukraine reported killing 77 and wounding 40 North Korean soldiers, writes A2.
According to South Korea's military analysis, around 1,100 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded since their engagement in the war began in December, while there have been signs of the deployment of additional forces and weapons. including suicide drones. Also, North Korea has provided 240 mm rockets and self-propelled artillery to the front line.
(A2 Televizion)