According to recent reports, approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia's Kursk region, with some already engaging in conflicts in Ukraine. South Korean lawmakers revealed this information after being briefed by Seoul's spy agency.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns that the number of North Korean troops deployed to Russia could potentially reach 100,000. The South Korean National Intelligence Service is currently evaluating the extent of North Korean troop casualties and the specifics of their operations.
The North Korean soldiers in Russia have been undergoing tactical and drone response training provided by Russian airborne units and marines. Additionally, North Korea has dispatched more war supplies to Russia, including long-range artillery such as self-propelled howitzers and multiple rocket launchers. The spy agency mentioned that Pyongyang had already supplied shells and missiles to Russia.
It is believed that North Korea has sent additional personnel to assist in maintaining the weapons and offering extra training to Russian troops who may not be familiar with the new weaponry. The situation continues to evolve as more details emerge regarding the involvement of North Korean forces in the region.
