Putin calls North Korean troops “heroic” – Russia rewards Pyongyang for cannon fodder
Western intelligence estimates 4,000 of the original 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured in Kursk Oblast.
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Ukrainian Intel: North Korean troops remain in Kursk Oblast
11,000 North Korean soldiers remain stationed across four brigades in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod oblasts, with an additional 6,000 personnel expected for infrastructure and support operations.
ISW: Kremlin pushes alone-against-the-West myth to rally Russians against Ukraine and NATO
"Putin is unlikely to make any concessions unless forced to do so by Ukrainian victories," ISW says.
With single FPV drone strike, Ukraine is blowing up North Korea’s outdated rocket launchers before they ever get chance to fire
Ukrainian drone operators are turning the battlefield into a scrapyard.
As Pyongyang ships millions of shells to Moscow, Seoul delivers hundreds of tanks to NATO’s ally
In a $6.7 billion deal, Warsaw arms itself with South Korean equipment, replacing tanks it sent to Ukraine
North Korea triples its military deployment for Russia’s war—Forbes says it exposes Moscow’s weakness
Pyongyang sends up to 30,000 more troops as part of a deepening alliance, despite prior battlefield losses.
Beijing is enabling Moscow’s crimes: Ukraine finds Chinese parts in Russian drones used in 4 July most massive strike of war
A day earlier, Russia damaged China’s consulate in Odesa.
North Korea to send 30,000 more troops as Russia masses forces near Ukrainian city
Ukrainian intelligence warns of approaching summer deployment targeting strategic eastern cities.
Drone wipes out Kim Jong Un’s rocket system in Ukraine strike (video)
Initially confirmed in Russian service only in April 2025, the vehicle was located and neutralized in Donetsk Oblast.
North Korean forces may soon fight inside Ukraine, says Seoul
South Korea warns Pyongyang is preparing for deployment of forces into Ukrainian territory as early as July.
Putin has received ammo from North Korea. Now he wants soldiers — and Pyongyang is ready to send them in July
Month by month, authoritarian allies deepen their military cooperation.
Kim Jong Un announces “leap forward” in defense industry with its new largest 5-hectare plant to boost arms exports to Russia
Russia refuses ceasefire with Ukraine while Pyongyang ramps up defense manufacturing and military involvement.
Russia shields Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine’s president calls Moscow’s alignment with Tehran and Pyongyang a dangerous signal of rising global threats.
NHK: North Korea is sending 25,000 workers to help Russia build drones — and learn war secrets
The latest labor-for-tech deal signals a tightening military alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang.
North Korea to send 6,000 more troops to Russia under Kursk “restoration” label
Russian Security Council claims deployment will aid infrastructure efforts in Kursk Oblast.
UK intel: North Korea sent 11,000 troops to help Russia in Kursk—over half never came back
Kim Jong-un sent troops to back Putin in Kursk. UK intel says over 6,000 didn’t return.
Half of North Korea’s first missile shipment to Russia exploded in mid-air — now they strike Ukrainian targets with deadly precision
Russia desperately needs missiles. North Korea hungers for forbidden technology.
Russia just gave North Korea the blueprint for Iran’s long-range killer drones, Ukraine’s spy chief says
Ukrainian intelligence chief Budanov confirms Pyongyang will soon make its own Shaheds with Moscow’s full backing.
Russia outguns NATO, producing more ammunition in three months than Alliance makes in year
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reveals a staggering arms race, urging urgent steps to bolster air and missile defenses ahead of looming threats.
Russia receives 140 mm and 60 mm mortars from North Korea
Photos confirm transfer of unique artillery once seen only in parades.