Ukraine, North Korea and Russia

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Warning over North Korea missile strikes as French jets arrive to bolster Kyiv
North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces have become far more precise over time, according to senior Ukrainian military officials.Vladimir Putin's invading forces have been using imported North Korean projectiles since the end of 2023,
North Korean missiles in the Ukraine war are getting deadlier — as troops use battlefield as ultimate testing ground
More than 20 missiles fired by Russian forces since December are now hitting within 160 to 330 feet of their targets, marking a significant improvement.
North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia are reported to have suffered significant losses.Though the troops are believed to be elite forces, they've been used similarly to Russian prison units.The soldiers appear to have been removed from combat.
Exclusive: Ukraine sees marked improvement in accuracy of Russia's North Korean missiles
The increase in accuracy to within 50-100m of the intended target suggests North Korea is successfully using the battlefield to test its missile technology, senior Ukrainian sources said.
Russia's North Korean Missiles Are Getting Better
"The worst problem we are facing is the one coming from North Korea," the head of Kyiv's military intelligence agency said in the fall.
North Korean Troops Vanish From Ukraine War’s Front Lines, Officials Say
North Korean troops have not been seen on the front lines in Ukraine for weeks now. After taking “big losses,” it’s unclear if they’re retreating for good or just temporarily rotating out.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv denies reports that North Korean soldiers have not been seen in Kursk Oblast for weeks
Nearly 8,000 North Korean soldiers still fighting in Kursk Oblast, Budanov says Ukraine's strike on Russian command center in Kursk Oblast causes 'significant losses,' General Staff says At least 5 killed,
Ukraine Shows Capture of North Korean Soldier as Kim Pulls Troops
A Ukrainian news outlet has published a video showing the capture of a North Korean soldier, as South Korea's spy agency said Kim Jong Un has pulled troops from Russia's Kursk region. Newsweek has contacted the Russia's Foreign Ministry for comment.
North Korean soldier's desperate two requests after being captured fighting in Ukraine
A North Korean soldier captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine last month reportedly made just two requests to his captors - one for water and another for a cigarette
North Korean soldier asked for two things after being captured fighting for Russia
One Ukrainian special forces soldier shares details of how his team captured the North Korean, giving an insight into the North Korean mindset.
North Korean soldiers in Russia: Were they ever there?
We still don’t know for sure if there are North Korean troops fighting in Russia against Ukrainian forces. Perhaps we never will. But Ukraine’s case for their presence was not made stronger by the sudden announcement on January 30 that they were gone.
North Korean Troops No Longer Seen on Front Lines Fighting Ukraine
North Korea sent its best troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. But after months of suffering severe losses, they ...
Better Armed, but No Helmets: How North Koreans Fought Ukraine
A Ukrainian commander told Newsweek that Pyongyang's troops seemed to carry more ammunition than supplies when in battle.
North Korean troops pulled from Ukraine war front line – what happened?
North Korean troops have been pulled back from the frontline amid devastating losses, according to Ukrainian and American ...
Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line
The spokesman did not say how long that front line was. And while this is not the full picture, it does suggest significant ...
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North Korea in Ukraine: What It Means for the World
It is time to examine not only the effects and effectiveness of North Korean troops in combat, but the wider implications for ...
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Defectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine
All North Korean recruits are taught a song that includes a verse about saving their last bullet for themselves to avoid ...
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North Korea tightens surveillance of citizens for possession of outside info: UN human rights report
A UN office has published a report carrying testimonies from North Korean defectors about their country's heightened ...
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North Korea Reopens for Limited International Tourism to Celebrate Kim Jong Il's Birthday
This marks the first time North Korea has opened its borders to international tourism since January 2020. Tourists will be ...