Additional Coverage:
- North Korean troops don’t realize drones are deadly and it’s getting them killed, Ukrainian soldiers say (newsbreak.com)
North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine have been caught off guard by the lethal effectiveness of drones. Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region have reported waves of North Korean soldiers advancing directly at their positions, oblivious to the danger posed by the drones.
The North Koreans’ lack of awareness has resulted in heavy casualties, with hundreds reportedly killed or wounded. One Ukrainian drone operator described the experience as “bizarre,” saying it felt like playing a video game on “easy mode.”
The apparent lack of knowledge among North Korean troops suggests a significant gap in their training and understanding of modern warfare. This deficiency has made them easy targets for Ukrainian forces, who have effectively used drones to inflict heavy losses.
According to US and Ukrainian officials, North Korean troops have been actively engaged in combat in Kursk. A senior military official has estimated that several hundred North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in the region.
In response to the drone threat, North Korean troops have reportedly set up additional observation posts to avoid further losses. However, the lack of training and experience among these troops raises concerns about their ability to effectively counter the use of drones in the ongoing conflict.