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South Korea Reports 1,100 North Korean Casualties in Ukraine War, 11,000 Troops Sent to Aid Russia

Dec 23, 2024, 07:11 AM

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced that more than 1,100 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. According to South Korean intelligence estimates, approximately 11,000 North Korean troops were deployed to assist Russia, particularly in the Kursk region, where they have faced significant losses against Ukrainian forces. Ukraine reportedly claimed to have killed 77 North Korean soldiers in the past three days. The JCS also noted that North Korea is preparing to send additional troops and equipment, including suicide drones and artillery, to support Russia in the ongoing conflict. These figures have not been independently confirmed, and no evidence was provided for these estimates. The developments highlight North Korea's deepening military involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war.