Ukraine Drone Strikes on North Korean Troops in Kursk
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North Korean Soldiers in the Crosshairs: Drone Footage Raises Questions About a Hidden Conflict
The war in Ukraine has spiraled into a complex web of alliances and proxy conflicts, with recent events shining a harsh light on the involvement of North Korean troops in the heart of the conflict. Disturbing footage circulating online, purportedly from the front lines near Kursk, appears to show Ukrainian drones targeting and eliminating soldiers identified as North Korean. This development raises urgent questions about the true extent of North Korea’s involvement in the conflict and the potential human cost of this shadowy alliance.
Key Takeaways from the Front Lines:
Visual Evidence of North Korean Presence: The videos offer what is claimed to be visual confirmation of North Korean soldiers operating alongside Russian forces near the front lines in Kursk, a claim previously based on intelligence reports and satellite imagery.
Potential Use as Cannon Fodder: Analysis by military experts and the accounts of North Korean defectors suggest that these troops, lacking combat experience and potentially ill-equipped, might be deployed as "cannon fodder" in high-risk areas to conserve Russian manpower.
Ethical Concerns and International Response: The deployment of North Korean troops, potentially under duress or misinformation, raises serious ethical questions about their treatment and the legality of their involvement. The international community’s muted response to these developments is also brought into question.
Drone Warfare Takes Center Stage: The footage starkly illustrates the evolving nature of warfare, with readily available commercial drones being modified for deadly effect and employed with brutal efficiency in targeted strikes.
Analysis and Future Trends:
The presence of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine adds a volatile new element to an already complex conflict. If these troops are indeed being used as expendable assets, it could signal a dangerous escalation in tactics by Russian forces. Furthermore, the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare, as depicted in these videos, underscores the asymmetric nature of modern conflict and the challenges faced by traditional military forces against these adaptable and lethal technologies.
The Human Cost of a Shadow War:
These videos offer a chilling glimpse into the brutal realities of the conflict in Ukraine, a stark reminder that behind the geopolitical maneuvering lies a human cost paid in blood and sacrifice. As we delve deeper into these videos, we are forced to confront the uncomfortable truths they reveal and question the potential consequences of this escalating proxy war. Scroll down to see for yourself the raw footage emerging from the front lines and bear witness to the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine.
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First video of killed North Korean soldiers at frontline: Ukrainian army shows footage from SelidovoKanal131,154,379 views | 12,231 | November 12 2024 00:00:06 (1,258 comments)[ Read more … ]
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The Telegram channel “Gostri Kartuzi” published a video showing the liquidation of a North Korean soldier in the near rear zone of Russian troops at a distance of about 5 kilometers from the front near Selidovo. Experts, having analyzed the face of the deceased in detail, determined that he was a representative of Korean nationality. Military expert Alexander Kovalenko explained that the physiognomic features of North Koreans, formed against the background of chronic malnutrition and vitamin deficiency, indicate that the liquidated fighter came from North Korea.
The video also shows that the deceased was carrying a large load , the volume of which is comparable to his build. This suggests that the Russians may be using North Koreans as labor to transport ammunition and provisions to the front lines. As Kovalenko notes, such a practice is common among Russian troops, since the use of equipment in the frontline zone is difficult due to the systematic destruction of vehicles by Ukrainian drones. Thus, the delivery of goods is carried out by foot porters who carry supplies on their backs.
The expert added that the use of North Koreans as labor in the war zone raises questions and suggested waiting for official confirmation before drawing final conclusions. Putin’s forces are believed to be losing hundreds of troops a day, with Ukrainian estimates going as high as 1,200 to 1,500, so the more than 10,000 troops South Korea believes are in Russia. “In the big picture, even 12,000 soldiers don’t affect the general situation of the war significantly,” says Emil Kastehelmi, who runs the Black Bird Group, which tracks the war in Ukraine.
The troops are already under fire, being shelled in the Russian border region of Kursk, according to Kyiv. That is the area where Ukrainian troops have held territory, having started a daring raid in August.
Questions have been raised about the calibre of the North Korean troops, not least because none of the group, which includes 500 officers and three generals, have any combat experience. North Korea’s isolation on the international stage means that its troops, which number more than a million, have faced nothing but training.
“None would think they are going to Russia to die,” Choi Jung Hoon, a former first lieutenant in North Korea’s army, told the Associated Press. “But I think they’re cannon fodder because they will be sent to the most dangerous sites and will surely be killed.”
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Ukraine Drones Ambush & Destroy North Korea Soldiers in New FootageBusiness Basics731,405 views | 20,115 | November 14 2024 01:44:30 (717 comments)[ Read more … ]
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50,000 North Korea, Russia Troops Going into Ambush in KurskBusiness Basics624,699 views | 23,905 | November 11 2024 21:52:37 (648 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Ukraine fires on North Korean troops in Russia, Kyiv saysGlobal News223,930 views | 1,332 | November 6 2024 00:45:00 (529 comments)[ Read more … ]
Ukraine said on Tuesday that it fired at North Korean troops deployed to Russia, on the same day that Pyongyang test fired at least seven short-range missiles.
Allies have condemned North Korea’s missile launches, but they have not sent more help to Ukraine after the new soldiers arrived. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more support from his allies, saying the North Korean troops bring instability.
Ukraine and South Korea have claimed more than 10,000 North Korean troops are in Kursk.
Global’s Nathaniel Dove has the latest on the building tensions and fighting.
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Horrible! Ukrainian FPV drones relentlessly blow up North Korean soldiers in brutal ambush in KurskGREEN BERETS150,697 views | 2,166 | November 17 2024 11:46:09 (128 comments)[ Read more … ]
Horrible! Ukrainian FPV drones relentlessly blow up North Korean soldiers in brutal ambush in Kursk
Green Berets today discussed some interesting facts about how Russia carried out a devastating attack on the ‘meat grinder’ at Kursk, resulting in heavy losses for them, including hundreds of North Korean soldiers there.
Over the past 24 hours, Russia lost 1,770 soldiers, (presumably including North Korean soldiers fighting at Kursk), 24 tanks, 49 armored vehicles, and 56 artillery systems, according to Ukrainian media outlets Espresso and Ukrainska Pravda.
TODAY! Large North Korean Military Convoy Completely DESTROYED in Ambush in UkraineMilsim Studio15,726 views | 181 | November 11 2024 12:05:35 (4 comments)[ Read more … ]
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