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Kim Jong Un's Heartbreak: 12,000 North Korean Soldiers Dead in Ukraine?

Kim Jong Un's Heartbreak: 12,000 North Korean Soldiers Dead in Ukraine?

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emotionally honored soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine. A ceremony in Pyongyang featured Kim presenting awards to surviving soldiers and paying respects to fallen comrades, admitting his heartbreak over their losses. State media showed Kim consoling bereaved families. Estimates suggest around 12,000 North Korean troops are in Russia, with potential for a significant increase. Despite heavy casualties and lacking combat experience, North Korean soldiers reportedly employ brutal tactics. This cooperation continues, with North Korea supplying Russia with munitions.

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