The DPRK soldiers are expected to be used in the fight for the Kursk region of Russia

Summary

North Korean troops sent to Russia to support its war in Ukraine remain sidelined due to poor training and logistical issues, according to Western officials.

These soldiers are expected to relieve Russian troops in secondary positions to free up forces for frontline battles in regions like Kursk, though they are unlikely to see combat in eastern Ukraine.

The war continues to take a massive toll, with over 700,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded since February 2022, while both sides face challenges replacing losses.

Russia’s reliance on poorly trained recruits and prison conscripts highlights its growing manpower issues.

  • captainlezbian@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    20 days ago

    North Korea has smartphones. Now idk if the sort of people they send to die in Ukraine have ever used one, but they do have them, and apparently they’re awful

    NK has developed an entire cybercrime network even

    • Woht24@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      20 days ago

      Yeah but that’s like saying the US build nuclear reactors.

      You and your buddies sure don’t.

        • Woht24@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          20 days ago

          I don’t think so. They’ve gone on about it a lot and supposedly could have the ability but I don’t think they’ve ever done a successful launch or detonation of a nuclear weapon.