"They do not give up". These soldiers are the “elitarian” force of Vladimir Putin

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Kim Jong Un's troops appeared in the ranks of the Russian army in late 2024. North Korea's assistance came at a delicate minute for Russia, shortly after the Ukrainian army launched an offensive in the Russian Kursk Oblast. North Korean soldiers were sent to the front after short training, without prior experience in modern war. — This experience did not include the usage of unmanned aircraft, it did not include any modern tactics,” stressed Oleg Shiriaev, Ukrainian commander of the 225th independent assault regiment in an interview with ABC News. However, as he added — "They rapidly adapted."

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Ukrainian commander about Kim's soldiers: they are good shooters

Major Oleg Shiriayev's squad fought the North Koreans in the Kursk region of Russia. The commander's first contact with Kim's soldiers took place on the front line close Kruglenkoje, a village located close the border with Ukraine in Kursk, the western region of Russia. Shiriayev told ABC News how the Koreans tried to storm, but entered the mines and then became “finished with weapons”. However, in his opinion — Pjongjang units rapidly became Russia's “elite” assault force. He pointed out their unique skills on the battlefield. “They are best prepared in terms of physical preparation,” he stressed. He besides added that they are good shooters and "are not afraid to attack drones". They always effort to evacuate the wounded, leave no 1 behind.

Koreans besides have a peculiar approach to fighting. They'd alternatively be killed than taken prisoner. “They do not give up,” said Shiriaev in a conversation with ABC News. “I don’t remember any case where we could take them prisoner.

The Ukrainian commander notes that unlike Russians who go to conflict under duress, Pyongyang soldiers are "more devoted" and death on the battlefield is simply a origin for pride. They may besides fear repression against families left in the country. This can happen if a soldier is captured alive.

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