A strange incident occurred recently in the Kursk region of Russia, where North Korean troops mistakenly killed Russian soldiers.
This was a result of the confusion between Russian and North Korean forces, as they do not share a common language.
Ukrainian military intelligence reported that the attack took place during a battle when North Korean soldiers mistakenly opened fire on Russian troops from the Chechen Akhmat unit, according to Digi24.
The soldiers believed they were fighting Ukrainian forces, as they thought the Russians spoke Ukrainian.
According to Ukraine's military intelligence, eight Russian soldiers were killed in this tragic mistake.
This incident highlights the difficulty North Korean and Russian troops face due to language barriers on the battlefield.
The Ukrainian intelligence agency, HUR, shared that this is a significant challenge for both sides.
In the course of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously reported that many North Korean soldiers had joined Russian forces in the Kursk region.
The number of North Koreans fighting with Russia in the region has been growing, with estimates suggesting more than 10,000 troops might be involved.
However, the fighting has been tough. As of December 14, Ukrainian reports indicated that approximately 200 soldiers from both North Korea and Russia had died in this conflict.
The Russian military has implemented special protocols for North Korean soldiers. Russian soldiers must undergo inspections before entering areas where North Koreans are stationed.
Additionally, their phones and electronic devices are confiscated to maintain security.
There have also been reports of direct clashes between North Korean and Ukrainian troops, especially in early November.
Despite this, President Zelensky mentioned that North Korean soldiers have not yet been deployed to other areas of the front line, although this could change in the future.
