North Korean soldiers suffered heavy losses during their first clash with Ukrainian forces, according to the New York Times.

North Korean military forces, alongside Russia's 810th Separate Marine Brigade, suffered significant losses in their initial clash with Ukrainian troops. This is reported by The New York Times, as noted by UNN.

Details

According to a Ukrainian official cited by the NYT, the combat actions were limited and likely aimed at identifying weaknesses in the Ukrainian defense.

He mentioned that the North Korean military operated in conjunction with the 810th Separate Marine Brigade of Russia. The exact timing of these engagements remains unknown, and the Ukrainian official did not provide any details regarding losses. Meanwhile, an American official indicated that a considerable number of North Korean soldiers were killed.

Recall

Previously, Ukraine's Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov confirmed that the first encounters between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and North Korean soldiers had already taken place in the Kursk region of Russia, although they were still described as "small-scale."