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Dmytro Maslovsky of the 71st Ranger Brigade was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine for fighting five invaders. The warrior killed four enemies and engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the last one, detaining him at the cost of his own life.
Captured Russians confirm the presence of DPRK troops at the front, living in joint bases and participating in combat operations. The Koreans are the first to launch an offensive, demonstrating better discipline and equipment than Russian troops.
South Korea's ambassador to the UN said that the DPRK military believed they were going to Ukraine for training, not war. There are 12,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia.
Russian troops are conducting daily assault operations in an attempt to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of their positions in the Kursk region. The 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy - more than 5,000 killed and wounded.
In the Toretsk sector, fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade captured a Russian soldier of Eskimo origin. The prisoner spoke about discrimination against indigenous peoples in Russia.
On the Kursk direction, Russia has lost up to 35,000 troops, including 4,000 soldiers from the DPRK. In total, there are 60 thousand Russian troops in this area.
Former US Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe spoke about Russia's attempts to compete with the US in hypersonic technology. He noted that Russia's Texas-sized economy forces it to choose narrow areas of competition.
President Yun Seok-yol is arrested on suspicion of treason after a failed attempt to impose martial law. He refuses to be interrogated and may lose his position through impeachment.
John Ratcliffe, a candidate for the post of CIA director, said that the risk of a US conflict with a nuclear power is growing because of the war in Ukraine. He also called the current situation the most difficult for US national security in history.
At a meeting of the NATO Military Committee, Mark Rutte called for increased support for Ukraine. He emphasized the growing hostility of Russia and its allies against democratic countries.
Andriy Yermak called on Brazil to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The coalition currently includes 41 countries, and Brazil can become an important partner in restoring a just peace.
The South Korean government plans to discuss with Ukraine the possibility of handing over two captured North Korean soldiers. According to the ROK constitution, all residents of the Korean peninsula are considered citizens of South Korea.
Minister Sibiga spoke about the difficulties of capturing North Korean soldiers because of their tendency to commit suicide. This is the first time that the DPRK military has participated in combat operations in Europe.
Ukraine's special operations forces have captured a DPRK serviceman despite massive Russian shelling. This is the third attempt to capture North Korean soldiers, the previous two ended in the deaths of the prisoners.
The President of Ukraine showed a video of the interrogation of captured soldiers from the DPRK and spoke about their use by Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that the world will learn the truth about how Russia recruits soldiers from an information vacuum.
North Korea has launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan. This is the second such incident in a week, following the visit of US officials to South Korea.
A representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine confirmed the capture of North Korean soldiers. Experts are working with the prisoners and plan to use this incident in the interests of Ukraine.
Soldiers of the 6th Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by DPRK troops in Kursk region, killing 18 enemy soldiers. One of the North Korean soldiers tried to set a trap and blew himself up with a grenade.
South Korea's impeached president, Yun Seok-yeol, will receive a 3% salary increase despite his impeachment. His annual salary will increase to 262.6 million won, which has caused criticism among the population.
According to South Korean intelligence, the DPRK lost more than 3,000 soldiers in the war on the side of Russia, including 300 killed. Captured North Korean soldiers admitted that they did not know they were participating in the war against Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military launched a series of strikes on the command posts of the Russian army in the occupied cities of Donetsk region. The attacks are aimed at weakening the enemy's logistics and planning operations.
Ukraine is ready to hand over captured North Korean military personnel to Kim Jong-un in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners in Russia. Zelenskyy also offered alternative options for those Koreans who do not want to return.
Mike Waltz, the future US National Security Advisor, called for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He believes that the complete liberation of Ukrainian territories from the Russians, including Crimea, is unrealistic.
According to South Korean intelligence, the DPRK has sent 11,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. Significant losses were recorded among the North Korean military, including 100 killed and 1,000 wounded.
Ukrainian forces capture the first North Korean prisoners of war in the Kursk region. DPRK troops conduct large-scale assaults, ignoring drone attacks, resulting in significant losses.
Russian shelling in the Kursk region killed 36 people, wounded over 100, and destroyed the town of Sudzha by 80%.
The SBU reported details about two captured North Korean soldiers who fought against Ukraine in the Kursk region.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces and paratroopers captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. The prisoners were taken to Kyiv, are receiving medical care and are talking to SBU investigators.
The Japanese government imposed new sanctions against Russia, freezing the assets of 45 individuals and organizations. Starting January 23, the export of 335 goods, including motorcycles and specialty vehicle components, will also be banned.
In the occupied Donetsk region, children were forced to make trench candles for the Russian military. Each high school student has to make 50 hot water bottles, and a junior high school student has to make 25.