Zelensky: Captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk

Zelensky: Captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Course area in Russia have captured two North Korean soldiers.

Details about the prisoners

"Our soldiers have captured North Korean military personnel in the Course area. Two soldiers, although injured, survived and were transported to Kiev, where they now communicate with the security service of Ukraine," Zelensky said on Saturday on X. In his article, several pictures of the injured soldiers were to be seen.

troop strength and loss

According to Ukrainian and Western estimates, around 11,000 North Korean troops stationed. This area is controlled by Ukrainian armed forces who started a cross -border offensive in August of last year.

US statements to loss

In the last week of December, US Secretary of State Antony flashed that more than 1,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in Kursk.

risks for wounded

Zelensky said about the two prisoners of Korean soldiers: "It was not an easy task: Russian armed forces and other North Korean military members usually carry out their injuries to eliminate any evidence of North Korea's participation in the war against Ukraine."

This situation continues to develop and is updated regularly.