About 6,000 North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded fighting on the side of Russia against Ukraine. This was reported by the South Korean Yonhap news agency, citing the National Intelligence Service of South Korea, Focus writes.
"According to intelligence estimates, 6,000 North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded“, the agency quoted the source as saying.
According to intelligence, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers are currently in the frontline Kursk region of Russia. Of these, about 10,000 are combat units, and another thousand are engineering troops.
In addition, about 1,100 military personnel who returned to North Korea in December 2025 may be sent back to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine.
Despite significant losses, South Korean intelligence claims that the North Korean army has achieved practical results from its participation in the hostilities.
"Despite 6,000 casualties, the North Korean army has achieved results in the form of acquiring modern combat tactics on the battlefield, as well as modernizing its weapons systems with the technical assistance of Russia," the statement said.
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Help from a friend! At least 6,000 North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded on the front in Ukraine
Despite significant losses, South Korean intelligence claims that the North Korean army has achieved practical results from its participation in hostilities
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