Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1076: North Korean troops decimated in Kursk Oblast counteroffensive
Ukrainian troops maintain territorial control in Kursk Oblast while eliminating approximately 30% of deployed North Korean auxiliary forces.
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Expert says Russians fail to dislodge Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast as Kyiv troops decimate 30% of North Korean troops
Ukrainian forces maintain control of captured territory in Russia's Kursk region despite repeated counterattacks, while inflicting heavy casualties on North Korean auxiliary troops deployed to support Russian forces.
North Koreans forge tuberculosis certificates to escape Russian front
Desperate North Korean families are paying up to $500 for forged tuberculosis certificates—500 times the average monthly government salary—as mounting casualties in Russia's war drive citizens to extreme measures to protect their relatives.
North Korean troops train new soldiers in Russia after heavy losses
Battle-experienced North Korean soldiers are creating a new combat force in Russia's rear areas, raising concerns about an expanding military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang following heavy losses in Ukraine's Kursk Oblast.
NYT: North Korean troops withdrawn from front lines after casualties mount
Disorganization and lack of armored support led to severe North Korean special forces casualties, forcing their removal from Russian combat operations.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 1070: Ukraine secures $1.5 billion in foreign investment through ZBROYARI project
Meanwhile, North Korea has intensified its support for Russia by delivering artillery systems previously aimed at Seoul.
The Telegraph: North Korea sends Seoul-targeting artillery to Russian front
Pyongyang intensifies military support to Russia by delivering M1989 Koksan howitzers and M1991 rocket systems, while rotating troops after sustaining heavy casualties in combat against Ukrainians.
Russia can fight two more years with Soviet arsenal, says Ukrainian military expert
Former Ukrainian general warns Russia can fight for two more years using Soviet equipment stockpiles, while North Korea provides 60% of ammunition needs, outpacing European support.
Forbes: Ukrainian battalion lures Russian soldiers into deadly trap in Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian forces executed successful deception operation in Kursk Oblast, using staged retreat to draw Russian infantry into pre-sighted HIMARS kill zone near Sverdlikovo.
North Korea supplies 60% of Russia’s frontline ammunition for war against Ukraine, says expert
While suffering heavy casualties in human-wave attacks, North Korea maintains critical support to Russia's war effort, providing 60% of frontline ammunition and deploying disguised rocket launchers.
Forbes: North Korea deploys parade-tested hidden launchers to aid Russians in Kursk
Civilian trucks concealing rocket artillery, first shown in a 2023 Pyongyang parade, have appeared on the battlefield where North Korean forces have lost one-third of their troops.
Trump plans Kim meeting as North Korea readies more troops for Russia
"I'll reach out to him again," President Trump told Fox News, as US intelligence reports indicate North Korea is accelerating preparations to replace thousands of casualties from its Kursk deployment.
Ukraine’s Kursk operation signals hope for more victories, says Syrskyi
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has emphasized the need for Ukraine to prepare for future offensives, drawing lessons from the ongoing Kursk operation.
Moscow received 148 KN-23 ballistic missiles from Pyongyang in 2024, Ukraine’s spymaster says
Budanov also confirmed that North Korea is expected to send troop reinforcements, including gunners and missileers, and supply 150 more KN-23s in 2025.
North Korean soldier refuses to drop sausage during capture in Kursk
Ukrainian paratroopers from the 95th Air Assault Brigade revealed details about the capture of one of two Pyongyang soldiers.
North Korean reinforcements expected in two months in Russia, NYT reports
Pyongyang has lost about ⅓ of some 12,000 it deployed in Russia's Kursk Oblast to fight against Ukrainians.
North Korean soldier reportedly attempts suicide while surrendering to Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast
A wounded North Korean fighter, captured by Ukrainian paratroopers after drone surveillance, tried to harm himself by headbutting a pole during his transportation to custody.
Ukraine’s army chief: Russia’s primary goal is destruction of Ukrainian statehood
"As Russian offensive operations decline in early 2025, Ukraine's military chief warns that Moscow's ultimate goal remains the destruction of Ukrainian statehood despite tactical setbacks.
Russian forces suffer 150,000 combat deaths in 2024, surpassing previous two years combined, Ukrainian army chief says
Ukrainian Commander Syrskyi reveals record Russian casualties in 2024, details successful operations in Kursk, and discusses the impact of North Korean troops using outdated Soviet tactics.
Expert suggests Russia used North Korean intermediate-range ballistic missile in Kyiv strike
Expert analysis suggests Russia used North Korean KN-15 missiles in Kyiv strike, launched beyond Ukraine's radar range, highlighting urgent need for advanced air defense systems.
