Russians deployed North Koreans on battlefield and lost friendly Chechen mercenaries in blue on blue incident – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence
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Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:35:28 +0200
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine DIU has reported that Russia began using North Korean soldiers in assault operations in Kursk Oblast, particularly as part of combined marine and airborne units, but they opened friendly fire and killed eight Kadyrovites Kadyrovites is the collective term for Chechen troops loyal to the countrys leader, Ramzan Kadyrov ed..
Source DIU Details As the DIU notes, the North Korean troops suffered losses both killed and wounded as a result of a successful attack by Ukraines defence forces.
Specifically, North Korean troops were effectively targeted by FPV firstperson view drones at one of the positions in Kursk Oblast.
As of 14 December, the estimated losses of the units staffed by Russian and North Korean personnel amounted to about 200 servicemen.
Quote In the process of deploying North Korean troops on the battlefield, the language barrier remains a problematic obstacle to command and coordination.
Due to this problem, North Korean soldiers opened friendly fire on the vehicles of the socalled Akhmat battalion.
The result was eight dead Kadyrovites.
Details The DIU reminded that there are about 11,000 North Korean soldiers on the territory of the Russian Federation.
In locations where they are deployed, the aggressor has introduced a special counterintelligence regime to be allowed to enter the areas where North Korean units are located, Russian soldiers and officers are checked by the FSB, their phones and other devices are seized, the intelligence service said.
Previously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that there was evidence that North Korean troops were being deployed against Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast.
Background President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 7 November that there had already been casualties among North Korean troops fighting on the side of Russia in Kursk Oblast.
The United States confirmed that North Korean troops had taken part in hostilities in Kursk Oblast.
Moreover, the New York Times reports that a 50,000strong group of Russian and North Korean troops is preparing to launch a largescale counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast.
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