Western officials report that North Korean troops have suffered nearly 40% casualties in Russia's Kursk region within three months, with 4,000 out of 11,000 troops being battle casualties. The losses are deemed unsustainable for North Korea. The North Korean troops, part of an elite unit, are poorly trained and face significant challenges against Ukrainian forces, despite their numbers. Ukraine's military commander acknowledges the threat posed by these troops. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)