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As of December 27, 2024, over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed or wounded in combat in Russia's Kursk region, where they are supporting Russian forces against Ukraine. The deployment marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with North Korean troops facing supply issues and heavy casualties.
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On December 25, 2024, Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure. The assault left half a million people in Kharkiv without heating amid freezing temperatures, resulting in casualties and widespread blackouts. Ukrainian leaders condemned the attack as inhumane, coinciding with Ukraine's Christmas celebrations.
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Ukraine's air force recently targeted a missile fuel factory in Russia's Rostov region, coinciding with a brutal Russian missile attack on Ukrainian cities. The assault left one dead and many without heating during winter, prompting international condemnation and calls for increased military aid to Ukraine.
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A wounded North Korean soldier has been captured by Ukraine, marking the first instance of a North Korean combatant taken alive during the ongoing conflict. This follows reports of significant casualties among North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in the war against Ukraine.