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North Korea's state television aired extensive footage showing its troops engaged in combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, marking the first public release of such material. The videos depict North Korean soldiers advancing through snowy battlefields, using mortars, rockets, drones, and other weaponry alongside Russian forces under a mutual defense pact. The timing of the footage is unclear, but North Korean troops reportedly began arriving in Kursk in late October 2024. Russia claims full control of Kursk, a claim denied by Ukraine, which maintains control over parts of the region and continues fighting to prevent Russian reinforcements to eastern Ukraine. The release coincides with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un awarding medals to soldiers who fought for Russia in the conflict, highlighting Pyongyang's military support for Moscow in the ongoing war against Ukraine. (Updated 24 Aug 2025, 01:24 IST; source: link)