Kim Jong Un awarded DPRK soldiers who fought for Russia in Ukraine
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held an award ceremony for DPRK soldiers who fought on Russia's side against Ukraine, calling them "heroic." He laid flowers at the memorial wall for the fallen and held a banquet for the military.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held an award ceremony for DPRK soldiers who fought on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine. This was reported by Reuters, citing the North Korean state news agency KCNA, informs UNN.
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During the ceremony, Kim called the soldiers who fought for Russia against Ukraine "heroic."
In his speech, Kim said: "The combat operations of the foreign operational forces... mercilessly proved the strength of the heroic (North Korean) army," and said that "the liberation of Kursk" proved "the fighting spirit of heroes."
Kim Jong Un also laid flowers at the memorial wall for soldiers who died abroad. In addition, there was a concert for military personnel who returned from Russia, as well as a banquet attended by family members of the deceased.
Recall
Recently, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, said that North Korea intends to send about 6,000 military personnel and up to 100 units of equipment, including tanks, to Russia.