North Korea, Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Warning over North Korea missile strikes as French jets arrive to bolster Kyiv
North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces have become far more precise over time, according to senior Ukrainian military officials.Vladimir Putin's invading forces have been using imported North Korean projectiles since the end of 2023,
Ukrainian commander says North Korean soldiers charged his unit 'like in a World War II movie' during combat
The commander described the North Korean troops as "cannon fodder" and said their behavior in combat was erratic.
North Korea’s Kim at a crossroads after casualties in Ukraine war – will his gambit pay off?
N. Korea faces significant losses in the war, with families reportedly bribing to keep their sons from conscription. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Inside the operations that took captive 2 North Korean soldiers fighting Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine — When Ukrainian soldiers captured two North Korean prisoners of war last month, it provided the first undeniable proof of Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the war against Ukraine. It also shed some light on the mindset and training of the conscripted North Korean soldiers sent to fight Russia’s war a continent away from their home.
North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean troops, largely special ops forces, have suffered high casualty rates in bloody assaults, not unlike prison units.
North Korean troops pulled from Ukraine war front line – what happened?
North Korean troops have been pulled back from the frontline amid devastating losses, according to Ukrainian and American officials. Kim Jong Un ’s forces have not been seen on the battlefield for around three weeks, Ukrainian special forces said, according to the New York Times.
Ukraine war latest: North Korean troops not seen for 3 weeks in parts of Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s special forces say
North Korean troops not seen for 3 weeks in parts of Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Special Forces say Ukraine deploys long-range drone capable of 2,000 km strike, military says Ukrainian drones strike "one of 10 largest oil refineries in Russia,
North Korean Troops No Longer Seen on Front Lines Fighting Ukraine
North Korea sent its best troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. But after months of suffering severe losses, they have been taken off the front line.
North Korean Troops Vanish From Ukraine War’s Front Lines, Officials Say
North Korean troops have not been seen on the front lines in Ukraine for weeks now. After taking “big losses,” it’s unclear if they’re retreating for good or just temporarily rotating out.
North Koreans Fake Tuberculosis To Avoid Military Deployment to Russia War
North Koreans are privately questioning why Ukraine has suddenly become their enemy, sources told Radio Free Asia.
North Korean troops pulled from Ukraine war front line after mass casualties
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have been pulled from the front line for extra training after crude tactics led to massive casualties.
Better Armed, but No Helmets: How North Koreans Fought Ukraine
A Ukrainian commander told Newsweek that Pyongyang's troops seemed to carry more ammunition than supplies when in battle.
The West is seeing Kim Jong Un's army in action. The North Korean soldiers are brutal zealots undeterred in the face of death.
North Korean soldiers are capable, incredibly disciplined, and willing to die before they're captured. But they're also new ...