North Korea sent in ‘suicidal attacks’ to soften up Ukraine troops

WorldPolitics
14 Mar 2025 • 8:32 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

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  • North Korean soldiers, employed by Russia, launched "suicidal," human-wave attacks against Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region.
  • These attacks aimed to overwhelm Ukrainian defences, resulting in significant North Korean casualties.
  • Russia's offensive in Kursk involved advanced tactics, including long-range, fibre-optic-controlled drones resistant to electronic warfare.
  • Following a dispute between Trump and Zelensky in the Oval Office, Ukraine lost access to US intelligence, impacting their defence against the Russian advance.
  • Despite heavy losses and being forced to retreat, Ukrainian forces inflicted substantial casualties on Russian troops and equipment using drones and artillery.

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