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Primary reason for North Korean troop involvement in Russia by July 31, 2025?
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North Korean•Russia•Kursk•Ukrainian Defense Ministry•Ukrainian•Plekhovo•Vorozhba•Martynovka•North Korea•Ukraine
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Ukraine Reports 30 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Kursk Combat on December 14-15
Dec 16, 2024, 08:37 AM
Ukrainian military intelligence reported that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded during recent combat operations in Russia's Kursk region from December 14 to 15. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry indicated that these North Korean troops had been deployed by Russia and were involved in assaults in the area, which has seen territorial gains by Ukrainian forces. The intelligence estimates that around 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia since July, with the latest casualties occurring near Plekhovo, Vorozhba, and Martynovka. The report highlights the ongoing military collaboration between Russia and North Korea amid the continuing conflict in Ukraine.
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