As Yonhap writes, this was reported by South Korean intelligence after interrogating the soldier. The intelligence officers also noted that both prisoners are not in critical condition at the moment.
The SBU also released video footage appearing to show the two captured men — both of them in bandages from apparent wounds.
“Immediately after being captured, the foreigners were provided with all the necessary medical care,” it said. “They are being held in appropriate conditions that meet the requirements of international law.”
The South Korean spy agency later confirmed Ukraine’s capture of the two soldiers, also quoting one of them as saying that there have been “considerable” casualties among North Korean soldiers in Russia.
“(We) will continue to share information related to the North Korean prisoners in close cooperation with Ukraine’s intelligence authorities,” the NIS said, adding that the injured soldiers are not in any critical condition.
North Korea is estimated to have sent some 11,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to South Korean officials.
The NIS told lawmakers here last month that at least 100 North Koreans have been killed, with around 1,000 others injured.
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