A recovered diary from a North Korean soldier who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine reveals a shocking “bait” tactic used by Russian forces to lure Ukrainian drones into deadly ambushes.
The diary, published by the Wall Street Journal, shows how soldiers are being used as human shields on the front lines. The tactic involves grouping three soldiers together when a drone is spotted, with one acting as bait to lure it near. The other two then take aim and shoot down the drone from a distance of 10-12 meters.
The soldier’s unwavering loyalty to North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is also evident in his writings, including one entry that reads: “Even at the cost of my life, I will carry out the Supreme Commander’s orders without hesitation.”
This tactic carries significant danger, as many drones used by Ukrainian forces, including the Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, are equipped with explosives. The use of human shields in this way is a disturbing revelation that highlights the brutality of modern warfare.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently confirmed the capture of two North Korean soldiers during combat in Russia’s Kursk region, where an estimated 12,000 troops are believed to be stationed. The incident raises concerns about the involvement of foreign forces in Ukraine and the use of human shields in modern conflict zones.
Source: https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/160219/north-korean-soldier-diary-bait-tactic-russia-ukraine-war