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North Korean troops to arrive in Kursk tomorrow, military intelligence says

North Korean troops are expected to arrive in Kursk Oblast on Oct. 23 to support the Russian military against Ukraine's incursion in the region, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), told the War Zone on Oct. 22.   "We are waiting for the first units tomorrow in the Kursk direction," Budanov said, though […]

Ukraine

October 22, 2024

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Ukraine's UN envoy names North Korean generals sent to aid Russia's war

The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.N., Sergiy Kyslytsya, provided the names of the three generals North Korea had sent to join Russia's war against Ukraine during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Oct. 30. Ukraine previously revealed that Russia is preparing to deploy a 12,000-strong contingent of North Korean troops, including 500 officers and three […]

Ukraine

October 31, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says

Key developments on Dec. 14-15: North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says Ukraine destroys Russian train with 40 fuel tanks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, source claims 292 front-line clashes recorded over the past day, General Staff reports Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait North Korean troops open fire on Russian […]

Ukraine

December 15, 2024

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Russia plans to involve North Korea in war in Ukraine this fall, Zelensky says

Russia plans to involve North Korea directly in the full-scale war against Ukraine this fall and winter, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 14, citing intelligence data. The announcement comes a day after Zelensky warned of an "increasing alliance" between Moscow and Pyongyang. According to Ukraine's military intelligence, Russia's plans for the fall and winter […]

Ukraine

October 14, 2024

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First North Korean troops deployed to front line in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military intelligence says

The first North Korean soldiers to participate alongside Russian forces in the war against Ukraine have been deployed to the front line in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported on Oct. 24. North Korea has sent nearly 12,000 troops to Russia, including 500 officers and three generals. The first sightings of North Korean soldiers […]

Ukraine

October 24, 2024

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North Korea receiving cash, food, space technology from Russia in return for soldiers, South Korean lawmaker says

North Korea is believed to receive cash, food, and space technology from Russia as compensation for entering the war on its side, The Korea Herald newspaper reported on Nov. 3, citing a lawmaker familiar with the matter. North Korea has reportedly dispatched 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia, with the first soldiers allegedly already coming under fire […]

Ukraine

November 4, 2024

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Ukraine war latest: 11,000 North Korean troops will be 'ready to fight' in Ukraine by Nov. 1, Budanov says

Key developments on Oct. 18: Budanov says close to 11,000 North Korean troops in Russia, will be 'ready to fight' in Ukraine by Nov. 1 Ukraine liberates Kharkiv Oblast village key for defense of Kupiansk, military intelligence says Biden says West 'cannot let up' support for Ukraine ahead of high-level talks in Germany Germany, Netherlands […]

Ukraine

October 18, 2024

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NATO chief confirms North Korean troops deployed in Russia's Kursk Oblast

Editor's note: The story is being updated. North Korea has sent troops to Russia, and they have already been deployed in Kursk Oblast, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Oct. 28. Rutte joined other Western officials in confirming reports by Kyiv and Seoul that Pyongyang is sending military personnel to Russia as a sign […]

Ukraine

October 28, 2024

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No indication North Korean troops are moving into Ukraine, Pentagon says

The United States does not have any indication that there is a presence of North Korean troops in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Nov. 25. "What we're seeing is that (North Korean troops are) positioned around the Kursk region, not moving into Ukraine at the moment," Singh said […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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North Korea warns NATO of 'tragic consequences' after Russia ties criticism

North Korea rejected NATO's criticism of its cooperation with Russia and threatened the alliance with "tragic consequences," the country's Foreign Ministry said on Oct. 6. NATO accused North Korea and Iran of "fueling" the war against Ukraine by giving missiles, shells, and drones to Russia in a statement issued last week. "NATO in its recent […]

Ukraine

October 7, 2024

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Zelensky urges allies to increase pressure on North Korea

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 22 urged Ukraine's allies to mount pressure on North Korea, calling for a "concrete response" to the country's escalating military support of Russia's full-scale war. Two North Korean brigades of up to 6,000 personnel each are currently undergoing training in Russia, Zelensky said in his evening address, citing military intelligence […]

Ukraine

October 22, 2024

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Russia confirms North Korea's involvement in war to West, Zelensky says

Russia has confirmed to the West that North Korea is taking an active part in the war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the South Korean KBS TV channel published on Oct. 31. He said the messages were passed through the country's intelligence. "The Russian Federation at the level of intelligence […]

Ukraine

October 31, 2024

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