Russia says North Korean troops helped liberate Kursk Region

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26 Apr 2025, 16:37 GMT+10

DPRK servicemen showed "resilience and heroism" alongside Russian forces, General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov says

Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov has praised the contribution made by North Korean servicemen in helping liberate Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. He cited their "resilience and heroism" during the operation, which Moscow has hailed as a major success in its campaign against Kiev's forces.

"The DPRK military, acting shoulder to shoulder with the Russian military in Kursk Region, showed resilience and heroism," Gerasimov said during a report to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.

The Russian military has now completely liberated the border region from Ukrainian forces, Putin announced.

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