U.S. Estimates High Casualties Among North Korean Troops Supporting Russian Forces
The Pentagon estimates that North Korea has sent approximately 10,000 soldiers to support Russian forces in the Kursk region, where they are facing significant casualties against the Ukrainian army. U.S. military officials report that these North Korean units, described as inexperienced, have suffered hundreds of losses in recent battles. The coordination between Russia and North Korea has intensified following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with a defense pact signed in June, leading to the recent deployment of North Korean troops.