Ukraine Captures North Korean Soldiers Fighting In Russia

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows a military parade to mark the 90th anniversary of North Korea's army at the Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea, on April 25,

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that Ukrainian forces have apprehended two North Korean soldiers who were fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk border region. This marks the first instance of Kyiv capturing North Korean soldiers since North Korea deployed thousands of troops to support Russia's military efforts.

The capture occurred as Ukraine intensified its attacks in Kursk to defend territory seized during a rapid incursion in August. However, Moscow's counteroffensive has inflicted heavy casualties on Ukrainian forces, resulting in the loss of significant ground.