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North Korea Confirms 'Self-Blasting' Policy for Soldiers in Ukraine
Importance: 5/1001 Sources
Why It Matters
The confirmation of such a policy underscores the severe conditions and potential sacrifices expected of North Korean soldiers, while also strongly indicating North Korea's direct military involvement in the Ukraine war.
Key Intelligence
- ■North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has confirmed a 'self-blasting' policy for his country's soldiers.
- ■This extreme directive is reportedly intended for North Korean troops involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
- ■The policy suggests a willingness by Pyongyang to employ brutal measures for its forces in combat zones.