North Korean Soldiers’ Manual Reveals Drone Hunting Tactics; Russia-Linked Transfer of Troops Suspected
In a surprising disclosure, South Korea’s Special Forces Organization (SSO) has decoded a second part of a fallen North Korean soldier’s notebook, revealing tactics to hunt drones and evade artillery fire. The methods shed light on Pyongyang’s tactics and potentially, Russian influence.
The soldier’s notes describe a drone hunting technique that uses a ‘live bait’ approach. Three soldiers are required: one to act as the lure and two to take down the drone. The theory is that if the ‘bait’ stands still, the drone will also halt, presenting an opportunity for the other two soldiers to destroy it.
Illustrations provided by the SSO support this interpretation. The unknown origin of this tactic raises questions: is it an authentic North Korean strategy or one taught by Russian counterparts?
Elsewhere in the notebook, the soldier offers advice on avoiding artillery zones. In case of being caught in a bombardment, he suggests disbanding into smaller groups and exiting the area, or hiding in the crater of a previous strike, as artillery doesn’t typically strike the same point consecutively.
Meanwhile, the intelligence community remains watchful. South Korean intelligence agencies suspect that North Korea is considering sending more troops to Russia. Recent reports suggest that around 12,000 North Korean soldiers may already have been redeployed to Russia, adding to concerns about potential military support.
