Rus "Four South Koreans Joining Ukrainian Forces Dead... Total 13 Participated"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that "four South Koreans who joined the Ukrainian military during the 'special military operation' in Ukraine have died."

On the 18th, the Russian Ministry of Defense released data on foreign mercenaries on the Ukrainian side involved in the 'special military operation,' stating, "Thirteen South Korean nationals entered Ukraine, of whom four have died, eight have left Ukraine, and one remains."

No further detailed information was disclosed beyond the numbers of Ukrainian entrants and exits, deaths, and those remaining.

The Russian Ministry of Defense asserted, "As Ukraine suffers large-scale daily losses of personnel and military equipment, not only has the number of foreign mercenaries decreased, but there has also been an actual leakage."

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense data, among the foreign mercenaries who joined the Ukrainian side by country, Poland accounted for the largest number, with 1,831 entering, 378 killed in action, and 272 returning to their home country. Additionally, several hundred mercenaries reportedly participated from Romania, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Georgia, and others.

The South Korean Embassy in Russia stated regarding the South Korean casualties, "We have no additional information beyond the data released by the Russian Ministry of Defense."

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