(DailyAnswer.org) – North Korean soldiers, caught in the crossfire of Russia’s strategic maneuvers, endure staggering losses and severe psychological strain on Ukraine’s frontlines.
At a Glance
- North Korean troops face over 1,000 casualties in the Kursk region.
- Severe lack of supplies and harsh conditions cause extreme measures, including suicide.
- U.S. and Ukrainian leaders criticize the expendability of these troops.
- The Biden administration plans new military aid to Ukraine.
North Korean Troops in the Kursk Region
North Korean troops, deployed in the Kursk region of Russia, are enduring profound adversity, participating in what are being described as “human wave” attacks. Reports indicate over 1,000 casualties among these soldiers, with little to no support from Russian forces. Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the U.S. National Security Council have highlighted the minimal protection provided to these troops, who face high casualties in seemingly expendable formations.
“A “human wave” of North Korean soldiers were being sent to their deaths in “hopeless” attacks by generals who saw them as expendable,” remarked John Kirby, a spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council.
North Korea has lost — killed or wounded — over 1,000 soldiers in Kursk over the past week after sending “human waves” against Ukrainian forces, Kirby says.
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Psychological and Physical Strain
North Korean soldiers are experiencing severe shortages of essential supplies, including water. These conditions have pushed some soldiers to consider suicide, fearing the ramifications of capture, which potentially include reprisals against their families in North Korea. Reports from the battlefield describe these troops taking extreme measures to avoid capture, with several incidences of suicide noted as a way to escape their dire circumstances.
“North Korean troops are being treated as “expendable” and ordered to take on “hopeless assaults against Ukrainian defenses,” noted John Kirby.
These reports underscore the intense psychological and physical pressure that North Korean soldiers must endure, adding another layer of tragedy to the ongoing conflict.
International Responses
The Biden administration is poised to announce additional military aid to Ukraine, marking another step in bolstering Ukrainian defenses. This aid includes air defense systems and armored vehicles, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s position amidst the turmoil. Meanwhile, Slovakia has expressed openness to facilitating peace talks, although there are concerns over the potential terms that may favor Moscow.
“Their losses are significant, very significant,” stated Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The deployment and treatment of North Korean troops remain unacknowledged by both Russian and North Korean authorities, leaving these soldiers’ families unaware of their fates. This silence only deepens the tragedy for those risking their lives in an unfamiliar war.
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