Ukraine Captures Two North Korean Soldiers in Kursk Region Amid Intensified Fighting
Ukrainian forces have captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in Kursk, highlighting the growing foreign military support for Russia amidst ongoing conflict.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the capture of two injured North Korean soldiers in Kursk. Transferred to Kyiv, the soldiers are now under the care of Ukraine's security service. This marks the first known detention of North Korean troops following their deployment to support Russia. Zelenskyy noted that their capture was challenging, as Russia and North Korea typically execute wounded soldiers. The situation underscores the escalating foreign military involvement in the conflict, with Zelenskyy calling for transparency regarding these developments.
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Ukraine successfully captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region and has taken them to Kyiv for questioning, underscoring the complex dynamics of their military operations.
President Zelensky highlighted the significance of these captures, noting that North Korean soldiers are typically executed if captured, indicating a desperate situation for Russia as it resorts to deploying North Korean troops.
The involvement of North Korean personnel in the conflict demonstrates the high stakes and escalating nature of international military alliances, revealing potential vulnerabilities for Russia.
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The capture of two North Korean soldiers underscores increasing military tensions and the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces in holding ground in Kursk.
Moscow has been relentless in its counterattacks, with Ukraine suffering significant losses and losing over 40% of previously captured territory in Kursk.
The presence of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces illustrates the depth of Russia's alliances and the complexities of the international response to the conflict.
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Ukraine has alleged that North Korea had deployed around 12,000 soldiers in Kursk Oblast to fight alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces. The contribution Pyongyang makes to Moscow's war effort is of concern to Kyiv.
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The capture of North Korean soldiers highlights the significant involvement of North Korean military personnel in the conflict, which Russia and North Korea have chosen to conceal.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the two prisoners of war were “communicating” with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the country’s domestic intelligence agency.
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This was not an easy task: Russian forces and other North Korean military personnel usually execute their wounded to erase any evidence of North Korea’s involvement in the war against Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy said last week that 4,000 North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have launched a cross-border incursion since August.
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This was not an easy task: Russian forces and other North Korean military personnel usually execute their wounded to erase any evidence of North Korea's involvement in the war against Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine captured 2 wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region
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This was not an easy task: Russian forces and other North Korean military personnel usually execute their wounded to erase any evidence of North Korea’s involvement in the war against Ukraine.
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Capturing the soldiers alive was "not easy." He asserted that Russian and North Korean forces fighting in Kursk have tried to conceal the presence of North Korean soldiers, including by killing wounded comrades on the battlefield to avoid their capture and interrogation by Kyiv.
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this was not an easy task, claiming that Russian and North Korean soldiers usually execute wounded North Koreans "to erase any evidence of North Korea's involvement in the war against Ukraine".
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Zelenskyy said capturing the soldiers alive was “not easy.” He asserted that Russian and North Korean forces fighting in Kursk have tried to conceal the presence of North Korean soldiers, including by killing wounded comrades on the battlefield to avoid their capture and interrogation by Kyiv.
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Saturday’s capture is the first time that Ukraine has captured North Korean soldiers alive from the battlefield.
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Moscow’s counterattack has left Ukrainian forces outstretched and demoralized, killing and wounding thousands and retaking more than 40% of the 984 square kilometers (380 square miles) of Kursk Ukraine had seized.
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