The US ambassador to the UN has accused China of supplying military components to Russia for the war with Ukraine. China supplies materials for bombs, parts for weapons factories and technology for drones.
The occupiers intensified their activities in the Kherson sector, firing about 1,000 shells at the city and trying to force the Dnipro River.
Experts from Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise examine the crash sites of downed Russian missiles in Kyiv and determine their type.
Soldiers of the 73rd Marine Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. As a result of the battle, 12 North Korean soldiers were killed and 20 wounded.
The President of Ukraine said that there are no more than 12,000 DPRK troops in Russia. According to the special services, there are no prisoners among them yet, but there are already significant losses near Kursk.
Experts found the remains of four North Korean missiles manufactured in 2024 in Ukraine. This is the first evidence of the rapid production and transfer of ballistic missiles from the DPRK to Russia.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine released data on the losses of mobilized Russian military personnel from September 2022 to October 2024. The total number of dead mobilized persons reportedly amounted to 98,641, not including other categories of military.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the DPRK military near Kursk: more than 100 killed and about 1,000 wounded. The reason for the losses was the unpreparedness of North Korean units for modern warfare.
The DPRK military, involved in the war in Ukraine by Russia, suffers significant losses. Russian commanders are dissatisfied with Korean soldiers because of the language barrier and poor training.
Intercepted conversations indicate a massive influx of wounded North Korean military personnel to a Russian hospital. For them, "elite" wards are being freed up, while Russian military personnel are being housed in worse conditions.
The World Congress of Ukrainians supported the draft law on dual citizenship, but demands that important changes be made. Among the key amendments are the list of recognized countries and requirements for applicants regarding language and history knowledge.
U. S. officials reported “several hundred” casualties among North Korean troops in the Kursk region. russia has sent about 12,000 North Korean special forces with no combat experience.
The U. S. State Department did not record the deployment of new North Korean troops to Russia after the losses in Kursk. Russia is trying to hide the presence of the DPRK military in Ukraine by burning the faces of the dead.
Russia is trying to conceal the presence of North Korean troops in the battles in the Kursk region. The Kremlin is hiding this fact in order not to recognize the lack of personnel in its own army.
The DPRK has earned up to $5. 5 billion from arms sales to Russia and can receive $572 million annually for sending troops. In exchange, North Korea receives oil, food, and modern weapons.
Ukraine's defense forces are actively engaged in combat operations on the frontline, which is over 1170 kilometers long. The situation is most difficult at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, and Russia is engaging DPR army units in Kursk region.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported intensive Russian offensives in the Kursk region involving North Korean units. DPRK mercenaries have already suffered significant losses.
The President of Ukraine said that Ukrainian defenders are deterring attacks involving North Korean soldiers. According to him, their number may increase, so it is necessary to strengthen defense cooperation.
North Korean units set up additional observation posts to detect Ukrainian drones. For offensive actions, the DPRK military forms assault groups of 20-30 people and uses red tape for identification.
The North Korean military in Kursk region is not aware of the danger from UAVs due to poor information from the Russians. russia is trying to hide the DPRK's losses by quickly evacuating the bodies and burning the faces of the dead.
Soldiers of the 8th Regiment of the Special Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 50 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia in three days. They also destroyed armored vehicles, cars and an ATV, and wounded 47 enemy soldiers.
The White House has confirmed the movement of North Korean troops to the front line to take part in the fighting in Ukraine. According to John Kirby, the DPRK has already lost several dozen soldiers killed and wounded.
Zelenskyy reported on Russia's attempts to hide the presence of DPRK soldiers in Ukraine by burning their faces after their deaths. Previously, the occupiers forbade them to show their faces during training.
Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder confirms DPRK military losses in the fighting in the Kursk region of Russia. The exact number of dead and wounded North Koreans is currently unknown.
The President of Ukraine reported on the losses of North Korean soldiers fighting on the side of Russia. According to him, the Russians are trying to hide the real losses of Koreans in the fighting.
Putin's spokesman referred questions about DPRK military losses in the Kursk region to the Russian Defense Ministry. According to the GUR, North Korean units lost at least 30 soldiers in killed and wounded.
The foreign ministers of 10 countries and the EU condemned military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the deployment of North Korean troops. The countries called on Pyongyang to stop helping Moscow and withdraw its troops.
Russian troops are using DPRK soldiers without armored vehicles in the Kursk region, sending them to storm narrow areas. The losses among the North Korean military are significant, and Russian military commanders are trying to hide it.
South Korea's Constitutional Court has begun hearings on the impeachment of President Yun Seok-yol after he imposed martial law. The court has 180 days to make a decision, and the president is currently suspended from power.
Due to communication problems between Russian and North Korean troops, there are cases of friendly fire. In the Kursk region, 200 people were killed as a result of ineffective coordination and attacks by Ukrainian drones.