15:53⇢North Koreans in Ukrainian Custody
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's first capture of North Korean soldiers, with multiple sources confirming two DPRK troops were taken in Kursk region (Kyiv Post, Pravda, TSN, UNIAN, Ukrinform UA). Zelensky noted Russians often kill wounded DPRK soldiers to hide their involvement. Meanwhile, 121 combat clashes occurred today, with over a third in Pokrovsk sector (Ukrinform). Former UK PM Boris Johnson made headlines with strong comments about Putin, stating "there's no more empire" (Liga.net).