NYT: North Korea will send new reinforcements after critical losses in the Kursk region.

North Korean troops are losing over half of their personnel

During the fighting in Russia, North Korean troops have lost over half of their personnel. This was reported by The New York Times, citing information from Ukrainian and American military personnel. According to General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, North Korean troops continue to suffer significant losses. He estimates that nearly half of the 11,000 soldiers sent to Russia have been killed or wounded.

North Korea plans to send more military units

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, North Korea intends to send additional military units over the next two months, although the exact number of troops has not been specified.

Special tactics of North Korean military

Ukrainian troops describe the special tactics of North Korean military - 'just forward, forward'. Celeste Wallander, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, also notes that North Korean troops have not trained or operated together.

Russian commanders and the role of the Kremlin

According to Ukrainian intelligence, the North Korean contingent includes about 500 officers and at least three generals who are located at Russian command posts, coordinating the actions of their units. Ukrainian soldiers emphasize that fighting against one of the largest armies in the world was already difficult, and fighting against two is a challenge on the brink of the possible.

Kremlin's denial

The Kremlin denies the presence of North Korean troops and tries to downplay their role in the fighting. They issued documents to North Koreans registering them as residents of the Russian Far East.

Captured DPRK soldiers

DPRK servicemen have been captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is confirmed by the interrogations of soldiers conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine. The DPRK soldiers suffered their first losses in Kursk due to 'friendly fire' aimed at Kadyrovites, reported the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine.