Ukraine War: North Korea confirms its own soldiers in the Ukraine War

North Korea has for the first time confirmed that he had sent his own soldiers to the support of Russia in the Ukraine War. The operation was therefore ordered on the command by ruler Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s state news agency KCNA reported. “The operations for the liberation of the Kursk region” were completed, the North Korean military leadership of KCNA is cited.

Russia’s military leadership also confirmed the use of the North Korean soldiers in the Ukraine War for the first time on Saturday. Both countries had not previously confirmed the troops.

According to the South Korean secret service, North Korea sent around 11,000 soldiers to support Russia last autumn. These are said to have been used primarily in the region around the areas occupied by Ukraine in the Russian Kursk. At the beginning of the year, according to the South Korean military leadership, North Korea is said to have sent another 3,000 soldiers. According to Seoul, North Korea’s army is said to have suffered around 4,000 losses in the Ukraine War, which includes both injured and the dead.

In addition to the posting of soldiers, North Korea continues to deliver ammunition and weapons to Russia, including short -range missiles, armored shadows and rocket launchers, according to the South Korean General Stab.