Ukrainian FPV Drones Chase and Kill 77 North Korean Troops: British Forces News

Ukrainian FPV drones attacked North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, killing 77 soldiers, where Ukrainian forces are fighting to maintain a foothold.

Footage of the strikes has surfaced, reportedly showing the attacks that injured 40 others over three days, writes BFBS Forces News.

Pyongyang has deployed an estimated 11,000 soldiers to the region under a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. These soldiers are reportedly untrained for combat scenarios in Ukraine, particularly against FPV drones, and are being used in "meat assaults" without tanks, artillery, or armored vehicles.

Drone footage captures panicked North Korean troops attempting to evade strikes in open fields. Some soldiers try to shoot down the drones, while others resort to makeshift efforts like swatting at the drones. The Ukrainians have intercepted notes and drawings on the soldiers' bodies, revealing inadequate training. One sketch outlines a flawed tactic of using one soldier as bait to lure drones while others attempt to neutralize them.

Reports indicate that desperation among the troops is high. Notes found on deceased soldiers reflect the harsh conditions imposed by Pyongyang. One soldier wrote of being deployed for "ungrateful actions" against Kim Jong Un, expressing a desire to regain trust. Another note emphasized that surrender is considered a betrayal, instructing soldiers to commit suicide rather than be captured.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in Kursk, although this figure remains unverified. Ukrainian officials also report increased North Korean support for Russia's war effort, with Pyongyang supplying approximately 60% of Russia's artillery and mortars used in Ukraine in 2024.

Meanwhile, North Korea is operating around 200 munitions factories at full capacity to support the war, with Russia providing fuel and equipment in return.