North Korea Sends Fighter Pilots to Russia for Ukraine War, TV Chosun Reports

Oct 22, 2024, 02:23 PM

North Korea has sent fighter pilots to Russia to potentially assist in the Ukraine war, according to multiple reports. Newsweek, citing South Korean media and government sources, indicated that North Korean pilots were dispatched to Vladivostok ahead of the first deployment of ground troops on October 8. This move comes amid reported shortages of Russian pilots. The involvement of North Korean pilots in the conflict marks a significant escalation, with implications for the dynamics of the Ukraine war. South Korean television network TV Chosun also reported on the deployment.