April 2, 2025 12:37 am
Full News

Nearly 1,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War

Nearly 1,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed in the ongoing Ukraine war, according to Western officials. They were killed while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s border region of Kursk, British media outlet BBC reported on Wednesday, January 22.

Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. To strengthen its military, Pyongyang has reportedly sent thousands of North Korean troops to Russia. Many of them have been deployed in the Kursk border region, where these casualties occurred.

Western officials told the BBC that within just three months, nearly 40% of the North Korean soldiers sent to fight in Russia’s western Kursk region have been killed, injured, gone missing, or captured. Of the estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers sent to Russia, approximately 4,000 have faced such fates. Among them, nearly 1,000 are believed to have been killed by mid-January.

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that it is unclear where the wounded soldiers are being treated, as well as when and how many replacements will be sent.

According to intelligence estimates from South Korea, the United States, and Ukraine, approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia. Most of them have been deployed in the Kursk border region to fight against Ukrainian forces.

Notably, Ukrainian forces launched a sudden attack on Kursk in August last year, gaining partial control of the region, which they still retain. Analysts suggest that North Korean soldiers are facing challenges such as a lack of combat experience and language barriers.

In February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, military ties between North Korea and Russia began to grow. In June last year, North Korea and Russia signed a historic agreement, which came into effect in December.

Analysts believe North Korea, under Kim Jong Un’s leadership, is attempting to acquire advanced technological knowledge from Russia by participating in this war.

Related News
Trump Appoints Tulsi Gabbard as New Director of National Intelligence
India Aims to Strengthen Ties with Bangladesh’s Interim Government: Vikram Misri
Mbappe Is Ecstatic To Have The Title Destiny In His Hands
U.S. Imposes Visa Ban on Thai Officials for Deporting Uyghurs
Threats from Extremists Persist in Bangladesh: Anupam Sen Resigns as Vice-Chancellor
Kilauea Volcano Resumes Eruption, Showcasing Nature’s Spectacle on Hawaii’s Big Island
Related Posts
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: The Rise of Religious Conservatism Amid Political Transition
U.S. to Honor Controversial Bangladeshi Protesters, Sparks Debate
State Dept: No Recipient to Accept Madeleine Albright Group Award at IWOC
Are Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Other Seasoned Journalists’ Cases Finally Getting Congressional Attention?
Iran-U.S. Relations: A Timeline of Tensions and Turning Points
Elon Musk’s Involvement Dominates Record-Breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
More News

Elon Musk: The US Should Leave NATO

Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration, has once again urged the United States to leave NATO. In a recent post on the microblogging site X, Musk, a billionaire known for his close ties to Trump, reiterated this demand. According to the Indian news outlet Hindustan Times, […]

Conan O’Brien to Host 2025 Oscars

Comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars on March 2, 2025, the Academy announced Friday. This will be O’Brien’s first time hosting the awards, following two years with Jimmy Kimmel as host. The Oscars recently won an Emmy for best live variety show and had over 20 million viewers. O’Brien […]

World Bank Celebrates Rebuilding of Mostar Bridge, a Symbol of Reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina”

We had the honor last week to walk together across the iconic Old Bridge, or Stari Most, which connects the two parts of the city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Two decades after the reconstruction of this unique symbol of reconciliation, Mostar’s message to the world remains as powerful as ever: peace and progress […]

Israeli Military Kills Four Doctors in Raid on Hospital in Northern Gaza

Four doctors were killed on Friday in a raid by Israeli forces on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, according to eyewitnesses. The assault, which also left dozens injured in the surrounding areas, resulted in the Israeli military forcing patients and healthcare workers to leave the hospital, while also destroying critical medical supplies.Dr. Hussam Abu […]

World Bank Suspends Disbursements to Gabon Over $27 Million Debt Arrears

News: LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – The World Bank has suspended its disbursements to Gabon due to debt arrears of 17 billion CFA francs ($27 million), the central African country’s public accounts ministry said. The ministry cited several factors for the suspension, including insufficient mobilization of resources on the international market1. “All the necessary steps are being […]

Florence Pugh Calls ‘Thunderbolts’ a ‌‘Badass Indie Assassin Movie’

Florence Pugh has revealed that Marvel’s upcoming Thunderbolts film feels quite different from typical Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, describing it as a “badass indie, A24-feeling assassin movie with Marvel superheroes.” In an interview with Empire magazine, Pugh shared her excitement about the unique tone of the film, which is directed by Jake Schreier, known for […]

Elon Musk Eyes Liverpool FC Amid Political and Sports Ambitions

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and notorious Trump ally, is reportedly interested in buying the English Premier League soccer club Liverpool. Liverpool, nicknamed “The Reds,” is one of the flagship teams in English soccer, having won 19 league titles, eight FA Cups, a record 10 League Cups, and sixteen FA Community Shields. In international competitions, […]

FIFA runs football, ICC has to run cricket

India, Australia and England want to divide Test cricket into two tiers from 2027. If their demands are met, the top 7 teams in the rankings will play among themselves, the remaining 5 teams will be in the second tier. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Cricket Australia (CA) and England and […]

Ronaldo Said His Relationship With Messi is The Opposite of Human Thinking

This word first comes between the ever -competitive Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. But what do you think about themselves? Is the relationship really so hostile? Ronaldo opened his mouth in an interview with Spain journalist Edu Aguiye. A brief clip of the interview was published from the handle of ‘El Chirranguito TV’ in Spain. […]

Canon and Imagica Group Unveil VR Footage Simulating Space Travel, Captured from the Stratosphere

Canon Inc., in collaboration with Imagica Group Inc., a prominent video production company, has released stunning VR footage captured from the stratosphere using advanced camera technology. The footage was created using three high-performance cameras mounted on a balloon that ascended to an altitude of approximately 25,000 meters. Designed to simulate the experience of space travel, […]