Washington: More than two and a half years have passed since the Russo-Ukrainian war. But so far, no conclusions have been drawn. Russia’s claim to have killed more than 200 North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine has caused a stir in the Kremlin after the country’s nuclear chief was assassinated in Moscow on Tuesday. It is said that about 200 North Korean soldiers fought alongside Russian troops against Ukraine in the Kursk border area, causing casualties.
The information, revealed by a senior military officer, caused a stir on Tuesday. While the official did not specify how many people were killed, he said North Korean troops appeared to lack combat experience, which may have contributed to the high number of casualties. He produced the first major estimate of North Korean military casualties. Weeks ago, Ukraine said North Korea had sent 10,000 to 12,000 troops to Russia to help in the nearly three-year-old war.
North Korean soldiers on front foot fighting Ukraine, according to White House
The White House and Pentagon confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops, mostly infantry, are fighting on the front lines in Ukraine. She fought alongside Russian units and sometimes independently around Kursk. The casualties come as the Biden administration is pushing to get as much military aid to Ukraine as possible before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But a senior defense official told reporters on Tuesday that the Defense Department may not be able to deliver the Pentagon’s remaining $5.6 billion worth of weapons and equipment to Ukraine before Trump is sworn in on January 20. (Associated Press)
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