North Korean troops are already participating in hostilities on the side of Russia against the Armed Forces

According to intelligence data, we are talking about 11,000 soldiers whose presence at the front was not officially recognized by either Moscow or Pyongyang.

According to the American edition of CNN, citing a high-ranking American official, North Korea has already suffered “several hundred” losses – both dead and wounded – in the Kursk region since sending thousands of its troops to Russia in October.

“If I had to describe their capabilities in general, apart from their equipment, I would say that these are not battle-hardened troops, they have never been in combat before,” the US official said, adding that the casualties included “all ranks”, including commanders.

But some analysts warn against underestimating the North Koreans.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is likely to send the “best” of the elite unit high…