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07.05.2026
Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
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Kim Jong Un Praises North Korean Soldiers Who Killed Themselves Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un praised North Korean soldiers who killed themselves by detonating grenades while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, calling them 'heroes'. South Korea estimates at least 15,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to help Russia in Kursk, with over 6,000 killed. Neither Pyongyang nor Moscow have confirmed these numbers.
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Defense·27.04.2026AI özeti
Kim Jong Un Unveils Memorial in Pyongyang for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang for North Korean soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine. South Korean intelligence estimates at least 15,000 North Korean troops have been sent to help Russia in Kursk, with about 2,000 killed. The memorial opening coincided with Russia's claimed recovery of Kursk, a year after Ukraine's surprise incursion.
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Siyaset·27.04.2026AI özeti
Russia-North Korea Memorial Museum Unveiled in Pyongyang as Military Ties Deepen
A memorial museum honoring North Korean soldiers killed in war was unveiled in Pyongyang on Sunday, with observers saying it reflects Russia and North Korea's deepening anti-West partnership. Moscow has offered to sign a new five-year bilateral military cooperation plan with Pyongyang, stemming from Russia's need for manpower and North Korea's pursuit of military and technological advancement.
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Defense·27.04.2026AI özeti
Over 6,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting in Russia's Kursk Region
More than 6,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed fighting Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv staged an incursion in 2024. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a memorial ceremony for the fallen troops and pledged continued support for Russia's policies defending its sovereignty and security interests.
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Defense·26.04.2026AI özeti
Russian Defense Minister Awards North Korean Soldiers for Kursk Liberation Operation
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov awarded Orders of Courage to North Korean servicemen who demonstrated valor during the operation to liberate Russia's Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. The ceremony in Pyongyang honored soldiers sent under a comprehensive partnership treaty signed in July 2024. North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang Chol thanked Russian counterparts for recognizing the soldiers' merits.
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Defense·26.04.2026AI özeti
Putin Thanks North Korean Soldiers for Kursk Operations at Pyongyang Memorial Opening
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to North Korean soldiers who participated in combat operations in the Kursk Region, speaking at the opening of a memorial complex in Pyongyang. The memorial honors the heroism and sacrifices of Korean People's Army servicemen who fought alongside Russian forces. Putin emphasized the soldiers demonstrated exceptional courage and genuine selflessness, calling their feats unfading glory that will remain in the hearts of every Russian citizen.
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