Ukrainian forces thwart North Korean attack in kursk: 21 dead
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) killed 21 North Korean soldiers who attacked Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region of Russia. "It lasted for more than eight hours," reported the SOF.
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) killed 21 and wounded 40 North Korean soldiers who attacked Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region in western Russia.
Intense clashes in the Kursk region
Operators of the 8th SOF Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, supported by allied infantry, repelled the attacks of the North Korean soldiers for over eight hours. Small arms and grenade launchers were used in the battle, and snipers were also in operation. In the ninth hour of the fight, due to depleted ammunition, a decision was made to withdraw the unit from the battlefield and retreat with two Humvee vehicles, according to Ukrainian services.
According to South Korean authorities, Kim Jong Un sent over 10,000 soldiers to support Russia in the war against Ukraine. In exchange, North Korea receives technological assistance for its armament programs. This information was confirmed on January 6 by then-U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a visit to Seoul.
Antony Blinken stated that at least a thousand North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in the conflict on Russia's side.
The situation on the front is dynamic, and military operations continue. Ukrainian Special Operations Forces are maintaining their efforts to repel attacks and minimize losses.
