(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a striking revelation about how Russia’s war in Ukraine is sucking in other aggressive powers, more than 1,000 North Korean troops have already fallen, killed or wounded, in the war.
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Reports reveal a staggering loss on Pyongyang’s side, shedding light on the high stakes and deepening alliances in this escalating global conflict.
North Korea’s military intervention in the Ukraine conflict has resulted in over 1,000 casualties among their troops.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) provided these figures, highlighting the stark cost of North Korea’s alliance with Russia.
This collaboration underscores the growing ties between the two nations, further complicating the global response to the Ukraine situation.
North Korea deployed troops, particularly in Russia’s Kursk region, emphasizing the strategic importance of their presence on the frontlines.
This move has resulted in a high casualty rate, attributable to their role as assault units facing Ukrainian missile and drone attacks, resulting in losses of both soldiers and high-ranking officers.
The JCS continues to monitor the possibility of further deployments.
In addition to troop support, North Korea is supplying Russia with military equipment, including drones and artillery.
Such actions suggest Pyongyang’s intent to modernize its warfare capabilities, learning from Russia’s strategies and experiences in Ukraine.
This cooperation was solidified by a defense pact signed in June, which aligns North Korea’s military interests closely with Russia.
“More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s war with Ukraine,” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday, cited by AP.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s pursuit of advanced technology and warfare experience from Russia aligns with his broader military objectives.
In response to this alliance, South Korea and Ukraine are deepening security cooperation to counter the North Korean threat.
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol hasn’t ruled out the possibility of supplying weapons to Ukraine, marking a significant policy shift.
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The situation remains tense as North Korea builds a new border fence with South Korea, deploying significant military personnel to prevent defections and reinforce its regime.
This reinforcement comes amid increased propaganda warfare tactics, such as launching trash-filled balloons into South Korea, showcasing the lengths Pyongyang will go to maintain control and influence.
“[It’s an] unfamiliar battlefield environment, where North Korean forces are being used as expendable frontline assault units, and their lack of capability to counter drone attacks [shows],” commented South Korean parliament member Lee Seong-kweun, cited by The Guardian.
North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine raises questions about how this could escalate international conflicts and impact the United States and its allies.
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