North Korea has sent about 3,000 troops to Russia to compensate for losses against Ukraine. Ukrainian forces report high casualty rates among North Koreans due to inexperience and tactics. North Korea supplies various military equipment to Russia, solidifying their partnership during the ongoing conflict.
As reported by the Associated Press on March 27, North Korea has dispatched approximately 3,000 additional troops to Russia to mitigate losses incurred in the ongoing conflict against Ukraine. This information stems from a statement by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky previously indicated that North Korean military personnel involved in the conflict have sustained around 4,000 casualties, with two-thirds of them being fatalities. According to Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, these high casualties are largely due to North Korea’s limited combat experience and their strategy of employing human wave attacks with inadequate equipment.
Moreover, North Korea has reportedly supplied Russia with various military assets, including short-range ballistic missiles, 170 mm self-propelled howitzers, and 240 mm multiple rocket launchers. This growing military collaboration has made North Korea a vital partner for Russia, exchanging military supplies for oil products and advanced rocket technology.
Last fall, as many as 12,000 North Korean troops were stationed in Kursk Oblast to assist Russian forces in countering a Ukrainian offensive that began in August 2024. Initiated by Ukrainian troops capturing 1,300 square kilometers (500 square miles) of Russian territory, the situation shifted with the aid of North Korean units, allowing Russian forces to reclaim significant areas, including the town of Sudzha, earlier this month.
In summary, North Korea’s reinforcement of Russian military efforts amidst the Ukraine conflict underscores the deepening of their military partnership. Despite facing significant casualties, North Korean troops’ involvement, along with military supplies from Pyongyang, has played a critical role in supporting Russian operations. The exchange of military assistance for resources further illustrates the strategic alliance between these nations.
Original Source: kyivindependent.com
