A North Korean soldier reportedly blew himself up to evade capture by Ukrainian forces in Kursk, highlighting the extreme measures taken by troops.
Ukrainian officials reported that the soldier was the only one left alive after a failed attempt by North Korean forces to reclaim territory. As Ukrainian troops closed in, he detonated a grenade, making a tragic choice to avoid being taken prisoner.
Reports suggest that North Korean soldiers are under immense pressure, believing that capture is tantamount to treason. A former soldier who defected to South Korea shared that these troops are brainwashed and ready to sacrifice themselves for their leader, Kim Jong Un.
The situation is dire, with some North Korean soldiers reportedly trained to commit suicide rather than face capture. Ukraine has captured a couple of North Korean soldiers recently, providing evidence of the military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has indicated that they might consider exchanging captured North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian POWs held in Russia. The conflict continues to escalate, with many lives at stake and a grim reality for those involved.
