While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, new news continues to come from the region. While the West’s military support to Ukraine continued, Russia also sought military support from North Korea. It was reported that there were intense conflicts, especially in the Kursk region, and that North Korean soldiers were fighting against Ukrainian troops in this region.
THEY USED EXTREME MEASURES
Evidence from the battlefield, intelligence reports and testimonies of deserters suggest that some North Korean soldiers resorted to extreme measures to support Russia’s three-year war with Ukraine.
“THESE SOLDIERS WERE BRAINWASHED”
“Self-explosion and suicides: this is the reality of North Korea. These soldiers are brainwashed and are actually ready to sacrifice themselves for Kim Jong Un,” Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier, told Reuters news agency. he said.
North Korean deserter and former soldier Kim stated that for some North Korean soldiers, being captured and sent back to Pyongyang was a fate worse than death.
“LEAVE ONE LAST BULLET FOR YOURSELF”
The former soldier said, “Being a prisoner of war is treason. Being caught is a traitor. Always leave one last bullet for yourself, we teach this in the army.” he said.
THERE ARE 11 THOUSAND NORTH KOREAN SOLDIERS
Intelligence assessments indicate that approximately 11,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to support Moscow’s forces in Russia’s Kursk region. Among the information received from North Korea is that these troops were given suicide instructions…
“IF YOU GET CAUGHT, KILL YOURSELF”
Notes carried by North Korean soldiers show that North Korean officials encouraged them to commit suicide rather than be captured.