Over 3,000 North Korean Soldiers Reportedly Casualties in Russie; Seoul and Kiev Differ on Death Toll
In a significant development, more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or injured in the Kursk region of Russia, according to a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Citing a report from his top military commander, Alexander Syrskyi, Zelensky warned that there were risks of North Korea deploying more troops and military equipment to support Russia’s army.
Russia has neither confirmed nor denied the presence of North Korean troops on its soil. Initially, Pyongyang dismissed reports of troop deployment as "fake news," but later, a North Korean representative stated that any such action would be legal.
However, there’s a discrepancy in the reported casualties. While Ukraine estimates over 3,000 soldiers, South Korea’s military estimates 1,100 casualties, with around 100 fatalities and 1,000 injured in the region.
Meanwhile, Zelensky criticized Slovakia’s Premier Robert Fico for not taking more steps to end his country’s dependency on Russian natural resources. Zelensky believes this dependence poses a significant threat to Europe’s security.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
