The aggressor state of russia continues to use DPRK troops in hostilities against Ukraine.

russian UAV units support and escort North Korean troops' assault groups in the Kursk region.

On the morning of December 20, 2024, the DPRK army's soldiers suffered sanitary losses of at least 5 servicemen in one of the areas. However, russian officers ordered them to hold the position.

The defeat of a mortar unit of the DPRK army was also confirmed.

North Korean units lack drinking water on the front lines, as logistics are complicated due to active hostilities.

On December 20, 2024, as a result of an attack by the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine on the enemy's group near the village of Novoivanovka, kursk region, North Korean troops suffered significant losses in killed and wounded.

On December 21, 2024, the russians continued to supply the DPRK army units with ammunition and food to replace losses in positions and continue assault operations.

On December 22, 2024, due to a successful strike by the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine, probably on one of the North Korean army's key communication hubs, a sharp decrease in radio communication between the DPRK military was recorded.

On December 24, 2024, North Korean units involved in the war against Ukraine conducted hostilities, in particular, in the area of Daryna-Novovianivka, Kursk region, firing mortars/AGS with the use of UAVs. The enemy's units were changing positions about 1 kilometer from the combat line.

The DPRK troops deployed at least 5 additional observation posts, codenamed "Boundary 1-5," to improve reconnaissance.