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[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 171 points 5 days ago

The United States said that North Korean soldiers fighting against Ukraine on the side of Russia in Kursk Oblast are committing suicide to avoid being captured by the Ukrainian defence forces.

Christ. It's doubly heartbreaking that life as a POW might actually be the highest standard of living they would've experienced thus far had they just been captured.

[-] TheFriar@lemm.ee 4 points 4 days ago

Well, the party and those who faithfully serve it probably live a pretty nice life. I’m assuming, based on other totalitarian parties throughout history.

Ah, yeah but not at the lower levels like this soldier.

I feel certain that any allegiance he expressed was to protect the well being of his family, rather than a genuine position.

[-] TheFriar@lemm.ee 3 points 4 days ago

That makes sense, you’re probably right

[-] Cosmonauticus@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago

Remember the solider who escaped by crashing the border? Dude was infested with parasites and malnourished. My guess is the only military personnel living well are no less than a General

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