**Russian Forces Burn North Korean Soldiers‘ Faces in Kursk**
Ukrainian drone footage has revealed a shocking tactic used by Russian forces to conceal the involvement of North Korean troops. The move comes as Ukrainian forces have thwarted several attempts by Russians and North Koreans to advance into their territory.
**Desperate Tactics**
The Russian military, backed by North Korean forces, had attempted to take control of a key bridgehead east of the Psel River in Kursk Oblast. This effort was met with fierce resistance from Ukrainian troops, leading to intense battles.
**Concealing Foreign Assistance**
Russian commanders have been trying to keep their reliance on North Korean forces a secret. They even went so far as to burn the faces of deceased North Korean soldiers to conceal their identities. Drone footage has confirmed this gruesome act, highlighting Russia’s efforts to obscure the presence of foreign troops on its soil.
**North Korean Troops Suffer Heavy Losses**
Despite initial successes near Plekhovo, North Korean forces have suffered staggering losses. Ukrainian intelligence estimates that over 220 North Korean soldiers were killed in just a few days of combat.
**Russian Forces Thwarted**
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces thwarted Russian attempts to advance into their territory. They used precision strikes from drones and ambush tactics to force the Russian saboteurs to retreat back to their own territory. Ukrainian units then pursued and eliminated those who had crossed the border, dealing a significant blow to Russian aspirations.
**Failed River Crossing Assault**
A high-risk river crossing assault on Kurilovka by North Korean forces ended in disaster, with over 220 casualties reported. The aftermath of the failed assault left the water littered with the bodies of North Korean soldiers.
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