Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK Ministry of Defence reports that North Korean forces have suffered over 6,000 casualties in offensive operations against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region of Russia. These casualties represent more than half of the 11,000 North Korean troops initially deployed to the Kursk region. North Korea has been a staunch ally of Russia during its invasion of Ukraine.Russia's former defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, has been a key figure in coordinating North Korea's support, meeting with Kim Jong Un to affirm North Korea's backing of Russia's policies. Intelligence reports suggest North Korea has continued to supply weapons, potentially receiving economic and military assistance in return, raising concerns about technology transfers that could enhance North Korea's nuclear programme. In fullNorth Korea suffered more than 6,000 casualties in Ukraine, UK intelligence saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

SEOUL: North Korean troops have suffered more than 6,000 casualties fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, more than half of the about 11,000 soldiers initially sent to…

The figure represents more than half of the North Korean troops believed to have been initially deployed to Russia’s Kursk region.