Reports indicate that North Korean soldiers are suffering significant casualties in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with South Korea estimating over 1,100 soldiers killed or wounded. Ukrainian special forces claim to have inflicted substantial losses, with more than 100 North Koreans purportedly killed in recent operations. Intercepted communications suggest that North Korean troops are facing heavy casualties due to inexperience and ineffective tactics, as they are often misled about the realities of modern warfare, particularly the threat posed by drones. Despite these losses, North Korea is reportedly preparing to deploy additional troops to support Russian forces, raising concerns among military analysts regarding the strategic implications of North Korean involvement in the conflict.