North Korea Lost a Third of Its Troops Due to Ukrainian Artillery and Drone Strikes in Kursk, Forbes Reports

North Korean soldiers. Photo: ap.org

According to a report, this information was confirmed by Colonel Ants Kivisellg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces’ Intelligence Center.

“Infantry attacks, mostly without armored support, are not a unique North Korean phenomenon. Ukrainian drones are constantly present everywhere, making it nearly impossible for Russian and North Korean vehicles to break through coverage. According to a Russian blogger, tanks ‘simply do not make it to the front line to begin their attack.’ They are shot down by drones from miles away,” the article notes.

It is reported that more than 200 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded during the first assault in the Kursk region. Since December, approximately 3,800 out of 12,000 personnel of North Korea’s 11th Army Corps have been lost.

Ukrainian military personnel highlight the high level of marksmanship training among North Korean soldiers, which sets them apart from Russian troops. However, without armored support and under the dominance of Ukrainian drones, these advantages do not prevent significant losses.

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