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U.S. Confirms 10,000 North Korean Troops Fighting with Russia in Kursk

Nov 13, 2024, 08:26 AM

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that North Korean troops have begun engaging in combat operations alongside Russian forces in Russia's Kursk region, participating in the conflict against Ukraine. Vedant Patel, Deputy Head of the State Department's Press Service, reported that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russian forces, primarily stationed in Kursk Oblast, where they are actively involved in combat. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking from NATO headquarters in Brussels, stated that North Korea's involvement in the Ukraine war calls for a firm response. The Pentagon spokesperson noted that Russian forces have trained the North Korean soldiers in artillery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and basic infantry operations, including trench clearing. South Korea's spy agency also confirmed that North Korean troops dispatched to Russia are engaging in combat.