Operators of the 8th Special Purpose Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 13 North Korean servicemen. This is reported by the press service of the Special Operations Forces.
It is noted that during the operation, the SOF warriors killed five North Koreans in a small arms battle and eight more with the help of drones.
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"After the battle, SOF operators examined the bodies of the DPRK military and their personal documents. One of them had an assault rifle with a reflector sight, a Sino-russian Azart radio transceiver and a drone detector, as well as an ID card that differs from a regular military ID. The found items may indicate that he belongs to the officer's staff," the statement reads.
It is also noted that the North Korean soldier was carrying a letter of appeal addressed to the party.
Earlier Defense Express reported that Ukrainian Forces carried out offensive in the Kursk region, eliminating russian and North Korean troops.
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