Kim Jong Un cries over the bodies of soldiers in Kursk: what is known about North Korean losses.
22.08.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
22.08.2025
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Kim Jong Il expressed his sorrow for the military who lost their lives in the Ukrainian war, in which he ordered them to participate. The tyrant Kim Jong Il was seen crying while delivering a speech praising the soldiers he sent to assist Vladimir Putin's forces. 'My heart aches and is bitter as I face the reality that I can only see the noble figures who sacrificed their precious lives for great victory and glory through photographs on the memorial wall. Before the families of the fallen warriors, I do not know how to express my sorrow and apologies for not being able to protect our dear sons,' said Kim Jong Il. Kim Jong Il was seen pinning medals to the photographs of his deceased warriors in his palace in Pyongyang. He participated in a ceremony for the soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops in Kursk, expressing gratitude for their heroism despite heavy losses. 'They are an example of courage and self-sacrifice and show the world what makes North Korea strong and why it will prevail in any war,' added Kim Jong Il. Kim also met with grieving families, embracing children and warriors in support. The North Korean leader sent around 12,000 troops to aid Putin's forces in Kursk, most of whom were unprepared for battle. Reports estimate that North Korea has suffered about 4,000 military losses in the conflict, highlighting the human cost of war. Despite the losses, Kim Jong Il continues to send troops to support Russia, with more military shipments expected. 'They faithfully carry out their tasks with full dedication to the orders of the homeland,' he noted. The return of military officers from North Korea from Russia signals a possible shift in Pyongyang's support for Moscow in the war. Experts suggest that the return of these officers may be aimed at assisting Putin's negotiations in the conflict. North Koreans should not be a subject of disputes at the negotiating table, as they operate on Russian territory. During North Korea's participation in the war on the side of Russia in Kursk, Kim Jong Il expressed his sorrow for the fallen soldiers and their families, while continuing to send additional support troops. The number of casualties and the discrepancies in the number of troops he sent intensify outrage and criticism of his policy of supporting Putin's dictatorial regime.
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