Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the capture of two injured North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. The prisoners, currently receiving medical care in Kyiv, are being held under international law and questioned with the assistance of Korean interpreters.
According to Zelensky, their capture was challenging due to reported practices by Russian and North Korean forces to execute injured North Korean troops to conceal their involvement in the war. Both prisoners have denied initial claims of direct combat involvement, with one stating he believed he was attending training rather than fighting in Ukraine.
The incident highlights broader concerns about North Korea’s military role in supporting Russia, despite Moscow’s efforts to disguise their presence. Zelensky’s administration has promised transparency, allowing journalists to meet the captives to reveal the extent of North Korea’s participation.
This revelation adds to growing evidence of North Korean involvement in Russia’s war effort, sparking international calls for accountability and further scrutiny of alliances supporting the conflict.
