North Korea, Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Warning over North Korea missile strikes as French jets arrive to bolster Kyiv
North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces have become far more precise over time, according to senior Ukrainian military officials.Vladimir Putin's invading forces have been using imported North Korean projectiles since the end of 2023,
North Korean missiles in the Ukraine war are getting deadlier — as troops use battlefield as ultimate testing ground
North Korean ballistic missiles have been striking targets in Ukraine with increasing accuracy in recent weeks compared to over the past year — suggesting the Hermit Kingdom is using the battlefield as a testing ground for its new tech.
Ukrainian commander says North Korean soldiers charged his unit 'like in a World War II movie' during combat
The commander described the North Korean troops as "cannon fodder" and said their behavior in combat was erratic.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: North Korean missiles striking their targets in Ukraine much more often, Kyiv warns
North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces have become far more precise over time, according to senior Ukrainian military officials. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Exclusive-Ukraine Sees Marked Improvement in Accuracy of Russia's North Korean Missiles
Though North Korean ballistic missiles account for only a small portion of Russia's missile strikes they carry a large warhead of up to one tonne and have a range of up to 800 km, the military source said. The Iskander-M, an equivalent Russian missile, carries a smaller payload and has a shorter range of 500 km.
North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean troops, largely special ops forces, have suffered high casualty rates in bloody assaults, not unlike prison units.
Ukraine war latest: North Korean troops not seen for 3 weeks in parts of Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s special forces say
North Korean troops not seen for 3 weeks in parts of Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Special Forces say Ukraine deploys long-range drone capable of 2,000 km strike, military says Ukrainian drones strike "one of 10 largest oil refineries in Russia,
North Korean Troops Vanish From Ukraine War’s Front Lines, Officials Say
North Korean troops have not been seen on the front lines in Ukraine for weeks now. After taking “big losses,” it’s unclear if they’re retreating for good or just temporarily rotating out.
North Korean troops pulled from Ukraine war front line after mass casualties
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have been pulled from the front line for extra training after crude tactics led to massive casualties.
Ukraine Shows Capture of North Korean Soldier as Kim Pulls Troops
A Ukrainian news outlet has published a video showing the capture of a North Korean soldier, as South Korea's spy agency said Kim Jong Un has pulled troops from Russia's Kursk region. Newsweek has contacted the Russia's Foreign Ministry for comment.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv denies reports that North Korean soldiers have not been seen in Kursk Oblast for weeks
Nearly 8,000 North Korean soldiers still fighting in Kursk Oblast, Budanov says Ukraine's strike on Russian command center in Kursk Oblast causes 'significant losses,' General Staff says At least 5 killed,
Better Armed, but No Helmets: How North Koreans Fought Ukraine
A Ukrainian commander told Newsweek that Pyongyang's troops seemed to carry more ammunition than supplies when in battle.
North Korean troops pulled from Ukraine war front line – what happened?
North Korean troops have been pulled back from the frontline amid devastating losses, according to Ukrainian and American ...
North Korean Troops No Longer Seen on Front Lines Fighting Ukraine
North Korea sent its best troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. But after months of suffering severe losses, they ...
The West is seeing Kim Jong Un's army in action. The North Korean soldiers are brutal zealots undeterred in the face of death.
North Korean soldiers are capable, incredibly disciplined, and willing to die before they're captured. But they're also new ...