North Korea fights on Russian soil: Who are the soldiers in Kursk?

In the middle of the tense conflict between Russia and Ukraine, North Korean soldiers recently appeared in a military hospital in Moscow. A video distributed on Telegram shows these soldiers who were brought from the competitive region of Kursk. Apparently you get preferred treatment with amenities such as a television with Korean programs, internet access and plenty of food in the hospital. However, the authenticity of the video remains unconfirmed, as Today.at . In a further remarkable incident, Ukrainian special units have published the diary of a fallen North Korean soldier, which documented his loyalty to dictator Kim Jong-un and his willingness to die for the matter.

The situation on the front in the Kursk region is extremely tense for the Ukrainian troops. Three soldiers who return from the front impressively describe the grays they experienced during the Operation Kursk. The 40-year-old dilaver, who voluntarily joined the 47th brigade, describes the threatening reality on the fight: "It was horrible, very horrible." Despite the help of modern technology, such as drones, the conditions on the front are chaotic and dangerous. Again and again Russian fight drones, referred to by the soldiers as "birds", are active. A Ukrainian commander emphasizes that the Russian army has an advantage in its drone strategy. In this tense situation, the Ukrainian troops have difficulty coordinating the neutralization of Russian positions and minimizing their own losses while the tensions continue to rise.

insurmountable challenges for Ukrainian soldiers

Despite the hard reality of the front, the Ukrainian soldiers are determined to remain resistant. The military operation that started in August was originally supposed to be short and effective, but has turned into a lengthy and bloody conflict. taz.de reported on the psychological and physical pressure to which these soldiers are exposed to every day. Communication between the units is difficult by technical difficulties and the constant threats of the enemy, which exacerbates the already tense situation. This mixture of danger, loss and uncertainty about future development remains a constant stressful reality for the Ukrainian armed forces on the front.