Captured North Korean Soldiers Reveal Heavy Losses in Ukraine Fighting for Russia

Ukrainian interrogations of North Korean POWs expose significant casualties, lack of training, and forced deployment under false pretenses.

Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers who claim to have been sent to fight in Russia without prior knowledge of their mission.
The soldiers report heavy casualties among North Korean troops in the Kursk region, with thousands estimated dead since their deployment in October 2024.
Prisoners reveal they were transported to Russia via cargo ships and sleeper trains, with minimal training and no understanding of their deployment location.
Evidence suggests North Korean troops were misled into believing they were participating in military exercises, highlighting their isolation and lack of information.
Both Pyongyang and Moscow deny the presence of North Korean forces in Ukraine despite documented evidence, including videos and diaries, shared by Ukrainian authorities.