A North Korean soldier in a video claimed his 40-man unit was decimated by Ukrainian artillery and drone attack in the Kursk region.
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Video shows unnamed wounded North Korean soldier claiming he was sole survivor of 40-man unit destroyed by Ukrainian artillery and drone attack in Kursk region
The enemy pursues the brutal tactic of "meat grinder" assaults, sparing no manpower to gain ground.
When Ukraine's Defense Forces take down enemy equipment, the Russians continue their assaults employing small infantry groups.
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Extracted: 2026-02-18T03:03:58.789Z
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