North Korea’s Kim unveils homes for families of fallen soldiers

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP, AP and ReutersFebruary 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a new residential street in Pyongyang for the families of soldiers killed fighting in Russia's war in Ukraine. The unveiling, which occurred before the upcoming Workers’ Party congress, was reported by state media, including images of Kim and his daughter touring the homes. Intelligence agencies suggest North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to fight for Russia, suffering an estimated 2,000 casualties, and receives financial and military support in return. Kim stated the new homes were a gift to the families of soldiers who sacrificed themselves, though he did not directly mention Russia. Analysts believe the move is a calculated effort to justify the deployment of soldiers ahead of the significant political event.

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