North Korea confirms sending troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.

Key Points: North Korea’s Reckless Escalation in Ukraine War

1. First Official Confirmation of Troop Deployment

   • North Korea admitted for the first time that it sent soldiers to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, under Kim Jong Un’s direct orders.

   • The move comes after Russia’s Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov publicly praised North Korean troops for their “heroism,” confirming their battlefield role.

2. High Casualties & Questionable Effectiveness

   • Western intelligence reports suggest at least 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed out of 11,000 deployed – a staggering 9% casualty rate in just three months.

   • Military analysts doubt their combat readiness, calling them poorly trained and ill-equipped for modern warfare.

3. Deepening Russia-North Korea “Axis of Aggression”

   • Kim Jong Un boasted of an “alliance and brotherhood” with Moscow, vowing to expand cooperation “in every way.”

   • The deployment follows new defense pacts between Putin and Kim, signaling a dangerous military partnership.

4. Ukraine Confirms Battlefield Impact

   • Despite doubts, Ukraine’s top general Oleksandr Syrskyi admitted North Korean troops are causing real challenges with Soviet-style human wave attacks.

   • Russia falsely claims full control of Kursk – a claim Ukraine strongly denies.

5. International Condemnation

   • The U.S. slammed Pyongyang for fueling the war, demanding accountability.

   • South Korea and Western allies had long warned of North Korean involvement under a secret mutual defense deal.

A New Phase in Global Instability

North Korea’s open participation in Ukraine marks a dangerous escalation, proving:
✔ Kim Jong Un is now a direct accomplice in Russia’s war crimes
✔ Moscow-Pyongyang ties threaten global security
✔ The West must impose stronger sanctions to cripple this rogue alliance