Kim Jong Un confirms North Korean soldiers carried out suicide bombings in fight against Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed that North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine carried out suicide bombings to avoid capture, praising them as heroes during a memorial ceremony. He highlighted the soldiers' actions as acts of patriotism and honor, part of a broader effort by North Korean state media to frame such deaths positively. The remarks follow reports of heavy casualties among the estimated 14,000 North Korean troops deployed to support Russian forces in the conflict.
- ▪Kim Jong Un confirmed North Korean soldiers conducted 'self-blasting' attacks while fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
- ▪Approximately 14,000 North Korean troops have been sent to fight in Ukraine, with over 6,000 reportedly killed.
- ▪Kim unveiled a memorial museum and a bronze sculpture honoring North Korean soldiers who died in combat alongside Russian forces.
- ▪State media described the suicide bombings as heroic acts to protect national honor and assist fellow soldiers.
- ▪Some North Korean soldiers remain in Ukrainian custody, with concerns about their safety if repatriated.
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World News Kim Jong Un confirms North Korean soldiers carried out suicide bombings in fight again Ukraine By Ronny Reyes Published April 30, 2026, 5:45 p.m. ET North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised soldiers who blew themselves while fighting against Ukraine up rather than be captured — confirming reports that the Hermit Nation’s soldiers were resorting to suicide bombings while fighting for Russia. Kim, who sent an estimated 14,000 troops to fight Ukraine, described all his soldiers as “heroes” during a speech on Monday commemorating Pyongyang and Moscow’s military partnership. However, he called out the soldiers who carried out “self-blasting” attacks after being defeated.
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