Kim Jong Un met families of North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine and offered condolences for their unbearable pain. He expressed grief at failing to save the precious lives of those who sacrificed themselves to defend the country's honour. He pledged a monument in Pyongyang, a new street name, and full state support for the children of deceased soldiers. He said the state and army will take responsibility and train the children as staunch and courageous fighters. South Korean and Western intelligence estimate more than 10,000 troops were sent to Russia in 2024, with about 600 reported killed and thousands wounded. Images showed Kim embracing a returned soldier.
I had this meeting arranged as I wanted to meet and console the bereaved families of all the heroes and relieve them of their sorrow and anguish even a little, Kim said in his speech, according to KCNA. Kim also pledged to build a monument in the capital, Pyongyang, as well as name a new street for the bereaved families, and the state will give full support to the children of deceased soldiers.
South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have said that Kim sent more than 10,000 soldiers to Russia in 2024 primarily to the Kursk region along with North Korean-produced artillery shells, missiles and long-range rocket systems. At a ceremony with mourning family members and Ukraine war veterans last week, images released by KCNA showed an emotional Kim embracing a returned soldier who appeared overwhelmed, burying his face in the leader's chest.
Kim Jong Un has met again with the families of his soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, offering condolences for their unbearable pain and promising the bereaved a beautiful life, state media reports. KCNA state news agency reported on Saturday that Kim hosted the families of slain soldiers, and expressed grief at having failed to save the precious lives of those who sacrificed their lives to defend the country's honour.
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