North Korean Troops Join Russian Forces in Kursk, U.S. Reports
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North Korean soldiers are reportedly fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine's Kursk Oblast, as confirmed by South Korean and US intelligence. Initially, around 11,000 North Korean troops were trained in eastern Russia for potential deployment. The US State Department and South Korea's National Intelligence Service have verified their active participation in combat operations. This development has prompted discussions in the US and NATO about allowing Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory. Additionally, North Korea has supplied Russia with significant ammunition since 2023.
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- 50,000 Russian and North Korean Troops Mass Ahead of Attack, U.S. Says The New York Times
- Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has 50,000 troops in Kursk BBC.com
- US Issues Update on North Koreans in Russia-Ukraine War Newsweek
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press Department of State
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