russia, continues its collaboration with North Korea, deploying North Korean troops in combat against Ukraine. These forces, operating under russian command, are increasingly encountering substantial losses and logistical challenges on the front lines, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reports.
On December 20, 2024, North Korean assault units in Kursk region suffered at least five casualties during combat operations. Despite these sanitary losses, russian officers ordered the troops to hold their positions. North Korean mortar team was also confirmed destroyed in the same sector.
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The situation for North Korean units is exacerbated by disrupted logistics, leading to a shortage of essential supplies, including drinking water. This disruption follows active Ukrainian strikes targeting enemy infrastructure. Near the settlement of Novoivanivka, a concentrated strike by Ukrainian forces inflicted heavy casualties on North Korean troops.
In response, russian forces are attempting to resupply their North Korean counterparts with ammunition and provisions to sustain their operations. However, Ukrainian strikes continue to disrupt enemy command and control systems. On December 22, a targeted strike likely destroyed a critical communications hub, resulting in a sharp decline in radio transmissions among North Korean units.
As of December 24, 2024, North Korean troops remain actively engaged in combat near Darino-Novoivanivka, employing mortar and automatic grenade launcher fire under UAV guidance. These units have established additional observation posts to enhance reconnaissance but continue to face significant challenges on the battlefield.
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