North Korean troops seem to temporarily withdraw from one section of front in Kursk Oblast, military says ・Russia claims to capture Velyka Novosilka, Ukraine admits partial retreat but says battles ongoing ・Russia intensifies attacks near Pokrovsk,

NORTH Korean troops fighting for Vladimir Putin have retreated from the frontline after nearly half of them were wiped out, a Ukrainian claims. The withdrawal comes as Kyiv eliminated one of

North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine are blowing themselves up with grenades, rather than be captured, according to Kyiv forces.

Ukrainian war correspondent Yuriy Butusov published a video showcasing the equipment of a lieutenant colonel from North Korea who was killed during the fighting in the Kursk region. The equipment found with the military officer is considered by the Ukrainian to be evidence of the North Koreans’ good preparation for combat.

Budanov said North Korea has sent 120 self-propelled howitzers and 120 MLRS to Russia, and is likely to send the same number again.

Weapons and notes left on dead North Korean troops in Russia give Ukraine a glimpse into their mindset — and show how they are quickly adapting to modern war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared new footage appearing to show a North Korean soldier wounded in battle and captured by Kyiv after fighting alongside Russian forces.

The capture of two North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian forces marks a significant moment in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Their testimonies have been crucial in confirming details about these troops and Pyongyang that were previously only assumptions.

Comes as South Korea’s military says North Korea is preparing to send more troops to join Russia’s war in Ukraine

Below Senior Fellow Can Kasapoğlu offers a military situation report about the war in Ukraine. Executive Summary

North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine provide a rare window into covert military collaboration.