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.
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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.
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.
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.
North Korean forces show signs of temporary frontline pause in Russian Kursk region after heavy losses – Sky News
North Korean soldiers have been observed advancing "like something out of World War Two" in large groups of 20, 40, or even 60 men, making themselves vulnerable to modern drone and artillery attacks.
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.
Zelenskyy says 4,000 North Korean troops killed in Kursk Oblast out of 12,000 deployed
Ukrainian forces created a buffer zone near Sumy through Kursk operation in Russia while facing pressure on theeastern front amid aid delays.
