South Korea’s spy agency said Friday a wounded North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting for Russia against Ukrainian forces has since died from his injuries, the Yonhap news agency reported.

The first North Korean soldier to be captured by Ukrainian troops has since died in custody, according to South Korean intelligence officials. The unidentified soldier, one of thousands deployed to fight for Russia,

North Korean troops sent to support Russia’s invasion are committing suicide to avoid capture: Spokesperson John Kirby