North Korean forces sent to support the Russian armed forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are reportedly suffering “mass casualties” on the frontlines, with a significant number of soldiers killed or wounded in recent weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of sending the North Korean troops into battle with “minimal protection”.
According to reports, around 11,000 North Korean troops have been deployed in the Kursk region, which was captured by Ukraine over the summer. US officials have stated that approximately a thousand North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in the region in the past week alone.
President Zelenskyy expressed his dismay at the situation, highlighting the tragic loss of several wounded North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces. He emphasized the need for accountability and urged China to exert influence on Pyongyang to prevent further loss of life in battles in Europe.
Analysts such as Jenny Town from the Stimson Center and Edward Howell from the University of Oxford have provided insights into the North Korean forces deployed in the conflict. The international community continues to closely monitor the situation on the ground.
The involvement of North Korean forces in the Russia-Ukraine conflict raises concerns about the human cost of the ongoing violence and the implications for regional stability. It also underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the conflict.
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