N Korean troops fighting in Kursk 'withdrawn' after suffering heavy losses: Ukraine
Saturday, 1 February 2025 North Korean troops deployed to support Russian forces in Ukraine's Kursk region have been withdrawn after suffering heavy casualties, say Ukrainian officials. Over 10,000 soldiers were sent by Pyongyang, but nearly half were reported killed or injured. Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the presence and subsequent retreat of these troops, while Russia denied confirming their involvement.
Seoul's spy agency reported that North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia and redeployed forces to the Kursk frontline. Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent last year to aid..
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that North Korean troops are back on the front line in Russia's Kursk region, after reports that Moscow had withdrawn them after suffering heavy losses.