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.
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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.
Ukrainian forces still hold 90 km² in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, says Gen. Syrskyi
Ukraine’s top general says fighting continues in Kursk's Glushkovo district.
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.
Kim Jong Un promises full support for Russia’s Ukraine war, says North Korea
Strategic partnership with Moscow deepens as Shoigu visits Pyongyang.
North Korea’s troops, shells, missiles aided Russia in war against Ukraine, breaching UN sanctions, report confirms
Pyongyang’s shipment of arms and troops to Russia and Moscow’s return of fuel and weapons broke UN rules, according to the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team.
Frontline report: Russia plans to deploy North Korean troops to new offensives in eastern Ukraine
Kim Jong-Un's forces have been fighting in Russia's Kursk Oblast so far, but soon may be sent to eastern Ukraine wearing Russian uniforms, claiming soldiers will defend "Russian territory" in occupied Ukrainian oblasts without Pyongyang formally declaring war on Kyiv.
North Korea sends at least 3,000 more troops to Russia in early 2025, Seoul says
Pyongyang also supplied Russia with "a considerable amount" of ballistic missiles and around 220 self-propelled howitzers and 240 mm rocket launchers.
Kim Jong Un reaffirms support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Shoigu conveyed Putin's gratitude for Pyongyang's "solidarity with Russia's position on all critical geopolitical issues, particularly on the Ukrainian issue."
The Telegraph: Failed Kursk offensive weakens Ukraine’s bargaining position in potential talks
Ukraine's Kursk gamble backfired by failing to create leverage or divert Russian forces while exposing Western reluctance to support victory, as per The Telegraph.
WSJ: North Korean troops claimed they fought for free in Russian army
Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine told the Wall Street Journal they were deceived about fighting South Korean troops and received no payment for their service in Russia's army.
Seoul says more North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia
South Korean media sources estimate the reinforcement at 1,000-3,000 soldiers.
Frontline report: Russians, North Koreans trapped in Kursk’s Nikolskii as resupply attempts intercepted
Ukrainian drones eliminate scattered escapees and destroy abandoned vehicles filled with supplies, ensuring the besieged troops remain cut off.
North Korea provides 50% of Russia’s ammunition, says Ukraine’s spymaster
Moscow struggles with recruitment, cutting its military target by 100,000 as it increasingly depends on Pyongyang’s military supplies, Budanov stated.
North Korean troops return to Kursk using new tactics and guided missiles
Pyongyang soldiers now use smaller assault groups rather than company-sized formations, and deploy Bulsae-4 missile vehicles.
North Korea gains combat experience, improves weapons through Russian war, Ukrainian intel says
Intel chief Budanov says this creates future security concerns for Asia-Pacific nations.
Frontline report: Ukrainians push deeper into Kursk, striking Russian command posts
Precision drone and missile strikes eliminated Russian and North Korean officers, allowing Ukrainians to consolidate positions south of Sudzha and push further than expected.
Ukraine repels 16-hour Russian-North Korean infantry assault in Kursk Oblast (video)
Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade has repelled a prolonged multipronged infantry attack using combined arms and inflicting heavy losses.
Kursk operation caused 40,000 Russian casualties in six months, Ukraine’s GenStaff says
Over six months, Russian losses include 16,000 killed, while 4,000 casualties among a 12,000-strong North Korean contingent led to their withdrawal from the Kursk frontlines.
Frontline report: Russia’s Kursk offensive crumbles as North Koreans pull back
North Korean forces withdrew after suffering heavy losses due to poor coordination with Russians, the language barrier, and inadequate adaptation to modern warfare, despite being well-equipped with advanced weapons.