Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that a third of the military personnel whom North Korea sent to the Kursk region of Russia have already either died or been injured.. . .

However, Ukrainian military officer Vladimir Demchenko stressed that such losses do not mean that North Korean troops are not a serious threat. .

At the same time, Forbes recalled that North Korean troops began attacks in the Kursk region back in December, when, moving through snow-covered fields, they began to fire at the positions of the Ukrainian army. .

The article also points out that infantry attacks, which are typically not accompanied by armored vehicles, are not unique to North Korea.. . .

The brunt of the fighting falls on the infantry. . . .

Zelensky also noted that captured North Korean soldiers indicate the cruelty of the combined Russian and North Korean troops. .

Demchenko added that some wounded North Koreans prefer to commit suicide on the battlefield, following the same pattern: they pull the pin, bring a grenade to their head and die..

According to experts, North Korea's losses could have been much greater if not for their high marksmanship training. .

In addition, Forbes notes that the 11th Army Corps of the DPRK, which lost a third of its forces, may need reinforcements. .