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Kim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade capture
Kim Jong Un acknowledged the extreme measures taken by North Korean troops during their involvement in Ukraine. This marks the first public mention of such actions by the leader. (sources: theguardian, bbc, reuters)
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Kim praised soldiers who detonated grenades to avoid capture while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. This acknowledgment suggests a directive for troops to take drastic measures in combat situations.
- Kim Jong Un recognized North Korean soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture.
- The acknowledgment highlights the lengths to which troops are going in combat.
- This is the first time Kim has publicly mentioned such actions.
Why it matters
The statement reflects North Korea's military stance and the conditions faced by its soldiers in the conflict.
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