North Korean Troops Used as 'Human Mine Detectors' in Ukraine

North Korean troops supporting Russia are being utilized as 'human mine detectors' on the Ukrainian front lines, according to Lieutenant Colonel 'Leopard' of Ukraine’s 33rd Battalion. This strategy involves the soldiers marching in a single file through minefields, where they are expendable, with medics following to retrieve the dead after an explosion. The U.S. estimates that approximately 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed, with around 4,000 reported killed. Ukrainian veterans described the North Koreans' tactics as similar to those employed by the Wagner group, with many refusing capture and instead opting for death in battle. While currently using only basic weaponry, there are concerns that North Korean forces could adapt and gain more capabilities as the conflict continues. U.S. officials warn that the North Korean military is gaining valuable experience and technology from its involvement in the war.