North Korea

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.

The Army+ app now allows transferring National Guard soldiers between units. It is planned to add the function of transfers between the Armed Forces and the National Guard, as well as to connect border guards.

According to the General Staff, most of the fighting was recorded in the Siverske, Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske directions. Ukrainian forces repelled 11 attacks, and fighting continues in 17 locations.

The spokesman for the Khortytsia Joint Task Force did not rule out the possibility of the DPRK military being involved in the eastern directions due to Russian losses. Earlier, the North Korean military had already suffered its first losses in the Kursk region.

Richard Grenell, former US ambassador to Germany, has been appointed Trump's special presidential envoy. He will deal with international challenges in crisis regions, including Venezuela and North Korea.

Due to the language barrier, North Korean soldiers mistakenly attacked the Ahmat battalion, killing 8 Kadyrovites.

The President of Ukraine reported that the DPRK was using military personnel in Russian assault units in Kursk region. Zelenskyy emphasized that Moscow is dragging new countries into the war and ignoring calls for de-escalation.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis denied rumors of an “infinite” number of Korean soldiers in Russian units.

The DPRK command ordered its units in Russia to interact with Russian troops in the Kursk region. Some of the North Korean military are secretly transported to the front by civilian trucks under the guise of water delivery.

The European Union is planning to adopt a new package of sanctions against the terrorist country over the war in Ukraine. The restrictions will apply to the “shadow fleet”, North Korean mercenaries and those involved in hybrid attacks.

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian energy sector: 93 missiles and about 200 drones were fired. Air defense shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles destroyed by F-16 fighters.

Kaja Kallas stated that frozen russian assets should be used to help Ukraine. She also emphasized the importance of the EU's continued support for Ukraine even if the US cuts aid.

U. S. lawmakers have instructed the heads of intelligence agencies to submit a report on the consequences of a possible cessation of assistance to Ukraine. The report is to assess the impact on the course of the war and threats from potential US adversaries.

Law enforcement officers searched the Office of President Yoon Suk Yol over an attempt to impose martial law last week. 18 investigators seized documents related to the Cabinet meeting on the declaration of martial law.

Russian Railways announced the resumption of daily railway communication with Suifenhe, China, from December 15. The Tumangan-Hassan train to North Korea will run three times a week from December 16.

The Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of Defense announced that the North Korean military is ready for combat operations in the Kursk region. According to Ukrainian intelligence, 2,000 DPRK troops have been deployed to Russian brigades.

Yoon Sok Yol was banned from leaving the country after a failed attempt to impose martial law. The president became the subject of a criminal investigation, and his party delegated powers to the Prime Minister.

Over the past week, the Russian Federation has attacked Ukraine with almost 500 guided aerial bombs, more than 400 drones and 20 missiles. Zelensky called for joint actions of the international community against Russian terror.

In the autumn months, Russia launched more than 6,000 drones and missiles against Ukraine, which is three times more than in the previous quarter. Ukraine successfully intercepts 93% of drones, but needs more air defense systems to protect against ballistic missiles.

President Yoon Suk Yule ordered the arrest of the leader of the ruling party and opposition, declaring martial law. The decision was overturned after a vote in Parliament, and the president's rating fell to 13%.

The G7 leaders will meet for an online summit on December 13 to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East. They will also consider the possibility of introducing additional sanctions against Russia and North Korea.

KNIISE established Russia's use of two types of North Korean missiles KN23 and KN24 against Ukraine. Experts were able to identify the differences between the missiles after obtaining more complete fragments.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has declared his rejection of new agreements such as the Minsk agreements. Russia is seeking to create a world of zones of influence and dictate new rules by force.

British Minister for Veterans Affairs Alistair Carnes has warned of possible significant losses of the British army in the event of a large-scale war. According to him, the current army of 72,510 servicemen needs to quickly build up reserves.

Russia has deployed North Korean mercenaries in the Kursk sector, subordinating them to the 11th Air Assault Brigade. The militants are serving at checkpoints and in the second echelon, without taking part in combat operations.