**Ukrainian Forces Take Heavy Toll on North Korean Troops**
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukrainian forces have killed or wounded around 3,800 North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. This is according to an interview Zelensky gave to American podcaster Lex Fridman.
**North Korea Sent Thousands of Soldiers to the Region**
In the fall of last year, North Korea sent over 12,000 soldiers to Kursk Oblast to help counter a surprise Ukrainian incursion into the region. The Ukrainian forces have been fighting to hold onto territory in hopes it can be used as a bargaining chip in future negotiations with Russia.
**Ukrainian Forces Launch New Offensive**
Ukraine has reportedly launched a new offensive in Kursk Oblast, with mixed reports on its outcome. This comes amid significant losses among Russian and North Korean forces during recent clashes, according to Zelensky.
**North Korean Soldiers Suffer Heavy Casualties**
White House officials have said that North Korean soldiers have been carrying out “human wave” attacks against Ukrainian positions, resulting in high casualty totals. Some North Korean soldiers have reportedly taken their own lives rather than surrender to Ukrainian troops, out of fear their families will be targeted.
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