Ukraine Targets North Korean Troops in Russia's Kursk Region
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North Korea has reportedly deployed over 10,000 troops to Russia, including in the front-line Kursk region, to support Moscow's war against Ukraine, raising concerns of a third state entering the conflict. The presence of North Korean soldiers, confirmed by South Korea, Ukraine, and the US, could escalate tensions, with Western allies urged to respond. The US has warned that these troops would be legitimate targets if they engage in combat. Meanwhile, concerns grow over potential Russian military support to North Korea in return.
- North Korean troops reportedly on Russian front lines amid escalation fears Al Jazeera English
- North Korean troops in Russia are shelled by Ukrainian forces, an official says The Associated Press
- North Korean troops fighting with Russia are hit by Ukraine shells, official says The Independent
- Ukraine says it has attacked North Korean troops in Kursk Financial Times
- Zelensky warns 11,000 North Koreans are in Russia's Kursk region Yahoo! Voices
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