North Korean troops fighting in Russia's Kursk region have suffered over 4,000 casualties since mid-January, with about 1,000 killed in action.
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North Korean troops have failed to counter Ukrainian drones and artillery, suffering significant losses
DPRK troops have pulled back from the frontline in Russia's Kursk region after suffering heavy casualties
British defense intelligence estimated 4,000 casualties had been suffered by mid-January, with a quarter killed in action
30,000 Russian military personnel have been killed or wounded in the Kursk Oblast operations
North Korean forces have suffered 4,000 casualties including high-ranking officers
Due to shortage of armored vehicles, some Russian units are forced to attack using civilian passenger cars
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