North Korean troops 'decimated' in frontal attack in Kursk | Ukraine: The Latest | Podcast

Day 1,027.

Today, as video evidence emerges of North Korean troops in combat, in a special episode we hear a report David Knowles recorded before his death which looks deeper into the question of Pyongyang’s early involvement in this war, and hear about the charity we are fundraising for this year, in David’s memory.

Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Damien Spleeters (Director of Expeditionary Operations, Conflict Armament Research) @damspleet on X, Ihor Nalyvaiko (translator), and the team from Conflict Armament Research in Kyiv.

Donate to David's charity:
This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

Content Referenced:
Telegraph’s David Knowles, who launched Ukraine podcast, wins posthumous award (The Telegraph):

Russian oil tankers sink off coast of Crimea (The Telegraph):

Covert Shores:

Ukraine delays critical minerals deal with US ‘so Trump can claim credit’ (The Telegraph):

Russia pulls hundreds of troops out of Damascus (Financial Times):

North Korean missiles produced in 2024 used in Ukraine

North Korean missile relies on recent electronic components

Documenting a North Korean missile in Ukraine

[danielwirenstal]

Absolutely amazing professional report by Adélie! Nice and sad to hear David's voice again. Thanks for your fantastic work. Kind regards Daniel, Sweden

[amandadonaghey]

Excellent reporting! It’s very moving to hear David’s voice again and meet Adélie who makes an fine correspondent ❤
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[georgejackson]

I do miss David's voice and his engaging tone. I have followed His podcast since the start and commend his journalism. RIP David Knowles.

[mother_spinning_plates]

Very moving podcast. Someone must be cutting onions downstairs.<3

[evilaquaman]

I listen to this at work, tears are streaming down my face while I listen to David's voice.

[florencetrudeau]

Merci Adélie de nous avoir partagé un peu de votre vie avec David et d'avoir la force de poursuivre son oeuvre, vous êtes une excellente reporter. Continuez à prendre soin de vous 💛💙🇨🇦

[darranhirose]

I didn't think I'd be hearing his voice again. Good content, UTL team.

[jamesgordon]

I hope this goes to Congress! These companies need to know how their equipment is getting used

[elinorwright]

So enjoyed hearing David's voice again🇨🇦🇺🇦

[tonycowley]

absolutely amazing report, so nice to hear David again, back on the podcast, could I just say both well done to Adélie Pojzman-Pontay and like many others offer our condolences, love and respect. It must have been so difficult to do this report but, it was so very much worthwhile. Keep up the brilliant job,

[mtam]

David has left a very important information that is very useful not for Ukrainians but the entirely world.

[MC-elus]

Vale David, huge respect to the team and Amelie.

[mike]

Thanks for the update “ Ukraine The Latest “ … 💙💛💙

[kimsundermeyer]

I was so happy and, at the same time, very sad to hear David's voice. Great segment on identifying and tracing missile components.

[mrs.taylor]

What a tragic waste of a brilliant, young man; God rest his soul. May God comfort his family and friends in their awful sorrow, bless them.

[georgegilmour]

Great video...Adelie is a great asset to the programme

[annetteschneider]

I'm in Australia. I listen to this while I am painting

[robertwolstenholme-xn]

I’m no expert but some comments here seem a little doubtful. Many apologies if I’m wrong, but let’s wake up and smell the coffee here the future of the free world still depends on Ukraine and everything we can give them

[geofsmith]

Lots of bots here today, peddling their false narratives and twists of words, easy to recognise this.

[TheFeldhamster]

RIP David. Sorry for your loss, Adelie.