North Korean soldiers bolster Russian forces in Ukraine conflict
Kim Jong Un's soldiers have joined the Russians in the war against Ukraine. Although North Korean military personnel are dying in large numbers in the battles, they have developed a method for destroying Ukrainian drones. "One soldier acts as bait, while the other two must shoot down the drone," explains Ukrainian politician Anton Gerashchenko.
Due to the collaboration between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, the latter has decided to send at least 11,000 North Korean soldiers to the front lines. According to media reports, these Asian soldiers are unfamiliar with the terrain, poorly equipped, do not know the language, and are often used as "cannon fodder."
Anton Gerashchenko, a former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs in Ukraine, claims that North Korean soldiers are moving to attack positions in groups of several dozen. They traverse minefields, are targeted by artillery and drones, and consequently suffer losses. After capturing positions, they wait for Russian support and then withdraw. However, they have devised a method for dealing with Ukrainian drones.
One soldier serves as a decoy and must keep a distance of 7 meters from the drone, while the other two are 10-12 meters away and must shoot down the drone with small arms - claims Gerashchenko.
- If the decoy is motionless, the drone will also stop flying. At this point, the shooter destroys the drone. This tactic has been described by Ukrainian military officials, who noted that the enemy has repeatedly destroyed drones. Ukrainian drone operators have also changed their tactics: now they do not target an individual soldier but try to hit a group of them.
The politician's account also indicates that the Koreans are adjusting to the conditions of war and are becoming serious opponents.
The "New York Times" recently reported that the North Korean dictator plans to send another group of soldiers to the front. With Kim Jong Un's army numbering over a million people, there will be no issue in deploying additional units. Previously, North Korea supported Russia by sending thousands of artillery shells and hundreds of ballistic missiles.
