According to reports this is the first known combat by North Korean soldiers in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Summary

North Korean soldiers have reportedly engaged in combat with Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first known combat involving these units.

South Korea and the EU have expressed concerns about North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to Russia, while the US and UK have noted potential challenges faced by North Korean troops due to differences in language, culture, and military practices likely to impair joint operations, despite training efforts in Russian facilities.

  • paddirn@lemmy.worldEnglish
    251·
    2 months ago

    I wonder if that’s part of the ulterior motive for NK here, getting troops with combat experience for an eventual attack on SK.

    • snekerpimp@lemmy.worldEnglish
      111·
      2 months ago

      Was thinking the same thing. Will get some veterans out of this that will be able to pass down new/different tactics and strategies.

      • aeronmelon@lemmy.world
        English
        13·
        2 months ago

        That’s running with the assumption that any North Koreans survive combat (and don’t defect) long enough to return. Which is a very generous assumption.

        North Korean soldiers will have to hold seances to learn anything.

        NK Captain: “Private Wan, we call to your spirit beyond the mortal realm! Tell us your wisdom!”

        Private Wan: “Always look up. Because at any moment an RC helicopter with a grenade will try to land on you.”

    • jaybone@lemmy.worldEnglish
      62·
      2 months ago

      🤣🤣🤣

      Oh you’re serious. All the training and experience in the world would not win that war.