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North Korean forces mistakenly engaged and killed Russian soldiers in an incident of friendly fire in Russia’s Kursk region that illustrated the frustrations of the language barrier and coordination issues among allied forces.
The Ukrainian military intelligence asserts that North Korean soldiers mistook Russian paramilitary vehicles belonging to the Akhmat battalion, a Chechen unit loyal to the Kremlin, and opened fire on them, resulting in the deaths of eight Russian soldiers.
Thousands of North Korean soldiers have reportedly been sent to support Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine, with estimates of troops rotating every few months between 10,000 and 15,000. While these rotations were set in motion to reinforce Russian forces, due to language being a hindrance to integration and opposition to pre-determined military protocols, significant coordination challenges have arisen.
Besides the friendly fire, in the course of other operations, North Korean troops sustained grave losses. The Ukrainian forces, in particular, have reported heavy losses against North Korean units: video from drones has shown precise strikes against those troops. An estimate indicates that, at any rate, dozens of North Koreans have been killed or injured in combat operations.
The involvement of North Korean troops in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has drawn international attention. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s utilization of foreign soldiers, highlighting the inhumane tactics employed and the significant losses suffered by these troops. The Pentagon has also confirmed the presence and casualties of North Korean soldiers, emphasizing the escalating complexity of the conflict.
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