The first clashes between Ukrainian forces and North Korean troops took place in the Kyiv-controlled Kursk region in Rus...
The first clashes between Ukrainian forces and North Korean troops took place in the Kyiv-controlled Kursk region in Russia on October 25, according to sources available to Jonas Ohman, head of the prominent Lithuanian Blue/Yellow NGO.
My mental stereotype of north koreans might be wrong but I picture them as hicks who've never even seen a computer or smart phone. Imagine being that backwards and being thrown into a cutting esge drone war
You're very wrong. Those are official phone they can have.
But there is also a lot of contreband and trafficking across the border. They have all kind of stuff.
I remember also seeing a documentary that explained that they are also quite aware of what is going on outside. The big difference was the pace at which news travels.
Seems like a hard secret to keep, even for Russia.
I'm guessing state media just downplays it? But what do they say? Like, do they just very quickly mention assistance from Korea (not even specifying North/South) in a blip and move on to the next blurb? Is there a longer justification?
Or do they keep it a secret and tell soldiers to keep their mouths shut?
I am morbidly interested in the propaganda aspect.
I expect Russian media is framing this as part of a grand alliance consisting of the 'good' half of the world. Lots of countries. The best countries. Sooo many! You know... Russia, North Korea, Belarus, China (they are soooo close to sending troops guys, we promise!), 'Chechnyans'... Some Moldovan sycophantic trolls... Umm..... Yeah.