North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine reveal shocking truths about their involvement in Russia’s war.
This wouldn’t be happening if Biden chose diplomacy over funding the war machine.
At a Glance
- Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces, marking an unprecedented event
- Approximately 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to Ukraine, with 300 killed and 2,700 injured
- North Korean soldiers reportedly resorting to suicide to avoid capture
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy open to exchanging captured North Koreans for Ukrainian POWs
Unprecedented Capture of North Korean Soldiers
In a startling development in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian forces have captured two North Korean soldiers, marking a historic first. This revelation, shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has shed light on the unexpected involvement of North Korean troops in the ongoing war. The captured soldiers expressed shock and confusion, claiming they were unaware they were being sent into an active war zone.
“If Kim Jong Un even remembers these citizens of his and is capable of organizing an exchange for our warriors being held in Russia, we are ready to transfer such soldiers. Undoubtedly there will be more POWs from North Korea,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
This capture has raised concerns about the extent of North Korea’s involvement in the conflict and the potential implications for international relations.
Reports from Ukrainian soldiers paint a complex picture of their North Korean adversaries. These troops are described as highly skilled, fearless, and motivated, with impressive physical fitness and discipline. However, their situation appears increasingly desperate.
“They have been blowing themselves up when they see capture is in sight,” Lieutenant Colonel Yaroslav Chepurnyi said.
This extreme measure is believed to stem from fears of reprisals against their families in North Korea if captured. The discovery of memos on deceased North Korean soldiers suggesting orders to commit suicide before capture further underscores the dire circumstances these troops face.
Staggering Casualties and Questionable Tactics
The toll on North Korean forces has been severe. Estimates suggest that approximately 300 North Korean soldiers have died and 2,700 have been injured in the conflict. This marks North Korea’s first large-scale military involvement since the Korean War, raising questions about the nation’s motivations and the potential consequences of its participation.
Reports indicate that North Korean troops are being used in “hopeless assaults” against Ukrainian defenses, with some sources describing these tactics as “massed, dismounted assaults.”
This approach has led to significant losses and has been criticized as treating the North Korean soldiers as expendable.
The presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine has raised concerns about potential technology transfers from Russia to North Korea and the enhancement of North Korea’s military capabilities through combat experience. Neither Russia nor North Korea has publicly acknowledged the deployment of North Korean troops, adding a layer of diplomatic complexity to the situation.
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