Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the capture of North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian forces, who later died from their injuries. He accused Russia and North Korea of deliberately endangering their soldiers’ lives to prevent them from being captured. Reports suggest over 10,000 North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia in the conflict, facing high casualty rates. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region remains under severe attack, affecting the remaining civilians who struggle to survive amidst ongoing hostilities.