Over 100 North Korean soldiers have reportedly died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine since December, with nearly 1,000 injured. Deployed to the Kursk region, these troops, often used as frontline assault units, are struggling against Ukrainian drone warfare and unfamiliar terrain. Rumors suggest further North Korean deployments are possible, with Russia potentially offering military technology in return.
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