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12,000 North Korean Troops Enter Ukraine Conflict in Kursk on 1,000th Day

Nov 20, 2024, 08:30 AM

North Korean troops have entered the conflict in Ukraine, with reports indicating that 12,000 North Korean soldiers are now actively involved in the war. South Korean intelligence estimates that around 11,000 North Korean troops are in Kursk, with some participating in combat. Ukrainian President has suggested that the number of North Korean troops in Russia could increase to 100,000. These troops have been integrated into Russia's airborne units and marines, undergoing training for drone operations and other combat roles. The deployment coincides with the 1,000th day of the war, and Moscow has reported that Ukraine fired long-range US missiles into Russia’s Bryansk Region, marking a significant escalation.