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South Korea Reports North Korea Preparing to Send Troops, Kamikaze Drones, and Military Equipment to Russia

Dec 23, 2024, 09:49 AM

South Korea's military has reported that North Korea is preparing to deploy additional troops and military equipment to Russia, including kamikaze drones, to support Moscow in its ongoing war against Ukraine. This assessment indicates that North Korea may be increasing its military presence in Russia and is also believed to be producing and supplying one-way attack drones. The South Korean intelligence suggests that the deployment could involve a rotation or increase in the number of troops, as well as the supply of artillery and other military assets. Recent intelligence assessments have noted signs of North Korea's preparations to aid Russia, highlighting the ongoing military cooperation between the two nations amidst the conflict in Ukraine.