Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe that "North Korea is using the war in Ukraine as a testing ground for its own military capabilities". Source: ISW Quote from ISW: "Russia may be providing drone and missile technology to North Korea in exchange for North Korean troops fighting in Kursk Oblast.

The North faces significant war losses, even as parents reportedly bribe officials to keep their sons from conscription. Read more at straitstimes.com.

North Korea sent its best troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. But after months of suffering severe losses, they have been taken off the front line.

North Korea to start producing combat drones. The drones will be developed jointly with Russia in exchange for North Korean troops being sent to war against Ukraine. The two countries have signed an agreement under which North Korea will receive technical assistance from Russia to develop several types of drone for mass production.

North Korea will start producing combat drones. The drones will be developed jointly with Russia in exchange for sending DPRK troops to the war against Ukraine, reports NHK. The media, citing sources,

Kyiv was hit by a deadly Russian aerial strike, leaving three dead and five injured. As Russia intensifies its offensive, Ukraine relies on drones to counter the attacks. Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield as both sides escalate their military strategies.