North Korean troops have been pulled back from the front lines in the Kursk region following significant losses, according to the New York Times.

According to Ukrinform, this information was reported by The New York Times citing American officials.

Sources indicate that North Korean troops along the front line in the Kursk region (Russia) have not been observed on the frontline for about two weeks.

U.S. officials stated that the decision to withdraw North Korean forces from the front line may be temporary.

According to American officials, it is quite possible that the North Koreans could return after additional training or once the Russians find new ways to deploy them to avoid significant losses.

It is noted that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, likely has his own motives for assisting Russia in the Kursk region.

U.S. officials believe that Kim hopes Russian leader Vladimir Putin will repay him for this favor in the future by providing assistance to North Korean missile programs and diplomatic support at the UN.

As reported by Ukrinform, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalенко, stated that North Korean military personnel have not learned to counter Ukrainian drones and artillery.