Kim Jong-un says his army is the ‘strongest in the world’ but they are vulnerable to illness and none have seen combat before

Summary

Around 10,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia, poised to join the Ukraine conflict as part of a reported agreement between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin.

Though these young, inexperienced soldiers, trained in mountainous regions, lack battlefield exposure, Russia has equipped them with modern weaponry.

North Korea wants foreign currency and potentially advanced Russian military technology through this “blood alliance.”

Analysts see this as a risky move by Kim, as significant casualties could undermine his standing. Many view the North Korean soldiers as cannon fodder, unlikely to return home alive.

  • Frog@lemmy.caEnglish
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    11 days ago

    I initially read it as undefered. Like they are going all out. I guess I need to logoff too.