Ukrainian special operations forces have given an insight into the brutal, near-suicidal tactics of the North Koreans they have faced in intense fighting in the Russian border region of Kursk.

Soldiers from North Korea fighting on behalf of Moscow have reportedly pulled back from the frontline in Russia's Kursk region.

Troops from North Korea appear to have fallen back from Russia's frontline after suffering heavy losses when engaging Ukrainian forces.

North Korean troops seem to temporarily withdraw from one section of front in Kursk Oblast, military says ・Russia claims to capture Velyka Novosilka, Ukraine admits partial retreat but says battles ongoing ・Russia intensifies attacks near Pokrovsk,