Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. The soldiers survived their capture despite being wounded and are being interrogated by Ukrainian security services. Communication is facilitated through Korean translators with South Korean intelligence assistance. Russia has reportedly been concealing North Korean involvement in the conflict.
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