North Korean Soldiers Face Heavy Losses Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukraine reports the deaths of captured North Korean soldiers, highlighting their dire conditions and minimal protection in combat.

Ukraine confirmed that severely injured North Korean soldiers captured during combat have died in captivity due to their critical conditions.
Approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, with reports of over 3,000 killed or wounded so far.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials describe the deployment of North Korean troops as 'disposable,' with many sent into hopeless battles with little training or protection.
Fear of reprisals against their families in North Korea may prevent captured soldiers from surrendering, according to U.S. intelligence assessments.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on China to exert influence on North Korea to prevent further involvement in the conflict.