Soldiers from North Koreawho appeared in November in Russia, They have not been seen on the front for at least two weeks. According to the anonymous sources of “New York Times” they were withdrawn due to significant losses in their ranks. According to Oleksander Syrski, the chief commander of the Ukrainian armed forces, Within three months, their number was reduced by half.
The Koreans were to help the Russians to repel the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region. However, as Ukrainian military reports, the Russians used them primarily as an assault infantry – they were often thrown into frontal attacks by minefields, without armored support and tactical retreat.
General Syrski believes that Kim Jong Una troops quickly bledbecause they were poorly commanded and left without adequate support.
War in Ukraine. Soldiers from North Korea temporarily withdrawn
Wineery You'redeciding to send soldiers to Russia, he counted on Strengthening relationships with Putin and gaining benefits – supplies of raw materials, food and technological support for the North Korean rocket program. Pyongyang has already provided Russia with millions of missiles artillerywhich currently constitute almost half of the ammunition used by Kremlin on the front.
However, the temporary withdrawal of North Korean troops does not mean the complete end of their participation in the war. According to the sources of “New York Times” Russia maybe again Turn on the Koreans in the fight – after their additional training or changing the strategy.
Ukraine defends the acquired territory in Russia
Despite the losses and difficulties Ukraine does not intend to withdraw from Kurskashe won in August last year. President Wołodymyr Zelanski He emphasizes that the presence of Ukrainian troops in this area is strategic advantagewhich can be used in the future peace negotiations. The longer Ukraine keeps the positions gained, the greater the problem it has Vladimir Putinwho promised to reflect these lands.
The fight for Kursk is still ongoing and the situation on the front is dynamic. In recent weeks The Ukrainian army undertook a new offensive in the region, but it encounters the strong resistance of the Russian troops.
Source: “New York Times”