Ukrainian special forces reveal North Korean anti-drone tactics
Ukrainian special forces have disclosed notes from a North Korean soldier that detail strategies for combating drones and evading artillery fire. These tactics reportedly involve the use of live bait.
Ukrainian special forces released excerpts from a notebook belonging to a North Korean soldier who was neutralized in Russia's Kursk region. According to Ukrainian Pravda, the soldier was part of a special unit and documented methods for shooting down drones and avoiding artillery fire in his notes.
Tactics for shooting down drones
The notes describe a tactic involving the formation of a three-person group. One person, tasked with drawing the drone's attention, should maintain a distance of 23 feet, while the shooters are positioned 33 to 39 feet away. When the drone pauses, the shooters are instructed to take it down. It remains unclear whether this tactic originates from North Korea or was provided by the Russians.
The notes also include guidelines for evading artillery fire. If caught in an artillery zone, splitting into small groups and vacating the area is advised.
Alternatively, taking shelter at a previous strike location is recommended since artillery rarely targets the same spot twice.
"NYT": Sending KPA troops to Russia was Kim’s initiative, not Putin’s
Ukrainian special forces are continuing their operations against North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region.
American intelligence suggests that Kim Jong Un proposed sending troops to Russia, rather than doing so at Vladimir Putin’s request, reports "The New York Times" on Monday.
Officials cited by the report indicate that Kim expects future reciprocation from Russia.
As "NYT" notes, while the initial deployment of KPA troops to fight in Ukraine was seen as a sign of Russian desperation, US intelligence now believes the initiative originated from North Korea, although Putin quickly accepted it.
Source: Ukrainian Pravda/PAP
