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New images released by Russia’s defense ministry show North Korean troops clearing mines in the war-ravaged Kursk region in western Russia, the latest sign of deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

North Korean soldiers are seen handling detection equipment, receiving instructions from Russian engineers and singing patriotic songs before beginning their work. A Russian commander with the call sign "Veles" said, "They’re great lads, they learn quickly, listen attentively and take notes." Another commander, "Lesnik," said the North Koreans were operating "on an equal level with my sappers, carrying out the same tasks as my guys."

According to Reuters , Russia says the North Korean deployment follows la

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