In the coming days, Russia will increase the number of North Korean troops in the Kursk region, said Pavlo Lakiychuk, a Ukrainian security analyst on Channel 24 television. According to a South Korean intelligence source, the Pyongyang regime is to send a total of 12,000 soldiers to the war with Ukraine. Lakiychuk assessed how much reinforcement these forces would be for the Russian army.
Pavlo Lakiychuk, a former Ukrainian armed forces officer and security analyst, said in an interview with Channel 24 television on Monday that the Kremlin “tested dozens of different methods to compensate for losses suffered on the Ukrainian front.” – If we are talking about 11-12 thousand North Korean soldiers, they will be enough for two or three weeks of fighting – said the analyst, adding that the daily losses of the Russian army should be taken into account in this case. – However, the very fact that Russia used North Korean troops is a serious and bad signal – added Lakiychuk.
According to a South Korean intelligence source, the Pyongyang regime is to send a total of 12,000 soldiers to the war with Ukraine. The first troops – according to military intelligence in Kiev – are already arriving in the Kursk Oblast in Russia, where the offensive of Ukrainian forces is underway.
Reports from the general staff of the Ukrainian forces show that the Russian army loses over a thousand soldiers on the front every day (dead and wounded – editor).
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North Korean soldiers. Illustrative photo KCNA VIA KNS
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No “cannon fodder”
There have been reports in Ukraine that the regime in Pyongyang may send up to 100,000 soldiers to war with Ukraine. This information has not been officially confirmed. Lakiychuk could not confirm them either, he only said that if this was true, President Vladimir Putin could avoid announcing the mobilization, which is very much needed by the Russian army.
Another Ukrainian analyst, Andriy Charuk, commenting on the reports that the first North Korean soldiers had been thrown into combat, said that Russia sought help from Kim Jong Un’s regime for a “trivial reason” because it lacked “cannon fodder.” – The Russian Federation still has human resources, but it is like oil in old wells: it no longer flows like a fountain, it has to be pumped out – said Charuk, explaining that the Russian authorities are trying to mobilize soldiers to the front by hugely increasing the fees for concluding a contract, However, this also does not help in finding people willing to fight.
“You can just see how desperate Russia is.” North Korean soldiers are already hereJustyna Zuber/Fakty o Świecie TVN24 BiS
Language barrier and more
An independent Russian expert, Koreanist Leonid Petrov, predicted in an earlier interview with Nastoyashchee Vremya television that the North Korean army is unlikely to be able to help Russia on the front, primarily due to the language barrier. – You cannot assign a translator to every soldier. There is also a risk that the Koreans will get lost in the process of transporting them from the Russian Far East to Russia’s western borders. We also have no idea how they will behave on the front line, Petrov said.
The Koreanist also assumed that soldiers of Kim Jong Un’s army, who had previously been unable to leave their country, had never heard and could not know about what was happening outside North Korea, might try to seek refuge in Russia or abroad due to bad weather. situation in your country.
Impact on the theater of war in Donbas
According to interlocutors from the general staff in Kiev, interviewed by journalists of the Ukrainian portal ZN, the presence of Koreans “will not have a significant impact on the theater of war in Donbas, but it may change the situation in the Russian border zone, i.e. in the Kursk Oblast, where in August this year the Ukrainian army entered.
The situation in the Kursk region on October 16PAP/Michał Czernek
Channel 24, Nastoyashchee Vremya, ZN, tvn24.pl
Main photo source: KCNA VIA KNS
North Korean Troops: Russia’s Desperate Measures
In the coming days, Russia will increase the number of North Korean troops in the Kursk region, as stated by Ukrainian security analyst Pavlo Lakiychuk on Channel 24 television. According to a South Korean intelligence source, the Pyongyang regime is preparing to send a total of 12,000 soldiers to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Let’s take a moment to assess just how effective these reinforcements might be for the beleaguered Russian army.
The Struggle for Reinforcements
Pavlo Lakiychuk, a former officer and now a security analyst, spoke candidly about Russia’s dire situation. Apparently, the Kremlin has been “testing dozens of different methods to compensate for losses suffered on the Ukrainian front.” If we’re talking 11-12 thousand North Korean soldiers, he asserts they may last maybe two to three weeks. That’s not much time, especially considering the daily losses the Russian army is facing. But I suppose relying on North Korean soldiers is really the last card you play when you have no other options—like bringing your ex to a party to make your new partner jealous. Bad signal, anyone?
Weighing the Numbers
Now, according to our source deep within the South Korean intelligence community—it’s like their version of a fortune cookie, but less trustworthy and more military—they say North Korea could dispatch up to 100,000 troops! But shhh, don’t spread that around—it’s unconfirmed. Just like your friend’s claim of doing 100 push-ups in one sitting. If true, it could save Putin from declaring more mobilization—which we all know he’s been dodging like a bad dance move at a wedding.
Desperation Can be a Stinky Comic
Another analyst, Andriy Charuk, commented on this peculiar partnership, suggesting it’s a “trivial reason” for why Russia is looking to Kim Jong Un’s regime for reinforcement: they lack “cannon fodder.” It’s like rummaging through your pantry and realizing that even instant ramen has run out; time for takeout! He noted that Russia still has human resources, but they’re about as useful as an umbrella in a tornado. Increasing pay for contracts hasn’t enticed anyone, making their recruiting efforts seem as desperate as a comedian who bombed at a corporate gig.
Language Barriers and Other Hurdles
Now, as if there weren’t enough complications, let’s talk about the language barrier. An independent Russian expert, Koreanist Leonid Petrov, pointed out that North Korean troops will bring with them some logistical challenges. Assigning a translator to every soldier is like expecting everyone in the audience of a bad comedy show to get the punchline—highly unlikely. And, let’s be honest, if they get lost on their way from the Far East to the western borders of Russia, that’s not a great start to their military career. Don’t you just love the idea of these soldiers wandering around like tourists with bad maps and a rickety bus service?
The Impact on the War Effort
According to sources from the Ukrainian general staff, while the presence of North Korean troops may not dramatically alter the theater of war in Donbas, they could create a little more excitement in the Russian border zone where Ukrainian forces are gaining ground. Just what we need—more bodies in a conflict that has seen its fair share of tragedy. It’s like adding a few extra clowns to the circus while the big tent is on fire!
So, as we await to see the arrival of Kim’s finest, let’s brace ourselves for the antics that will surely ensue. After all, nothing spices up a tense situation like the unpredictable combination of Russian military strategy and North Korean bravado. Who knew geopolitics could feel like a dark comedy?
Stay tuned for an enlightening episode of “As the Fodder Turns.”
