In a recent combat account shared with Business Insider, Konoval Ihor Ihorovych, a Ukrainian commander, detailed the chaotic scenes he witnessed when facing North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region. With approximately 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to aid Russia in repelling Ukrainian advances, these soldiers were reportedly thrown into battle with insufficient training... Ihorovych's observations paint a vivid picture of the North Koreans as they charged without tactical direction, comparing their assaults to 'something out of a movie.' This strategy, however, proved disastrous, as estimates suggest that around 4,000 of these troops may have been killed or wounded—a trend that could risk the total depletion of their forces if it continues. The ongoing conflict highlights the stark contrast in combat preparedness between North Korean and their Ukrainian adversaries.