North Korean Troops Report Over 5,000 Casualties in Kursk, British Defense Ministry Reports
The British defense ministry reports over 5,000 casualties among North Korean troops in Kursk fighting Ukrainian forces. Approximately a third of these casualties have been killed in action, nearly half of the initial troop deployment. Operations are confined to Kursk, requiring approval from North Korea’s leadership for any actions in Ukraine.
North Korean forces have reported more than 5,000 casualties in the Kursk region, as they engage with Ukrainian troops, according to a report from the British defense ministry. This figure is alarming as it represents nearly half of the original 11,000 troops sent by North Korea to Russia last year to support their military operations in Ukraine.
Approximately one-third of the casualties have been noted as being killed in action. The British defense ministry elaborated that these casualties predominantly arise from large and attritional ground assaults. In recent weeks, both North Korean and Russian forces have reportedly made territorial advances in Kursk.
The ministry emphasized that the North Korean operations remain confined to the Kursk region, and any decision to extend activities into Ukrainian territory would necessitate agreements from both Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to South Korean military assessments, North Korea sustained approximately 4,000 casualties amongst the originally dispatched troops, with an additional 3,000 troops reportedly sent to Russia during January and February.
The situation indicates a significant level of casualties among North Korean troops engaged in the conflict in the Kursk region, predominantly resulting from aggressive ground assaults. With recent territorial gains noted, the North’s activities remain restricted to the Kursk area, pending higher-level approvals for further engagements in Ukraine. The casualty figures highlight the high cost of military involvement for North Korea in this ongoing conflict.
Original Source: en.yna.co.kr
