NATO confirms presence of North Korean troops in Russia
Illustrative photo: NATO has confirmation of North Korean troops in Russia (Getty Images)
NATO member countries have received confirmation that North Korea has sent its troops to Russia, stated NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah.
According to her, NATO members have evidence of the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia.
"If these troops are destined to fight in Ukraine, it would mark a significant escalation in North Korea’s support for Russia’s illegal war and yet another sign of Russia’s significant losses on the front lines," the spokesperson said.
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that if North Korea sends its troops to Ukraine to fight on Russia’s side, it would significantly escalate the conflict.
Russia requested soldiers from North Korea
North Korea has sent military personnel to Russia in preparation for the war against Ukraine. The soldiers are undergoing training at four Russian military grounds, as confirmed by videos published online.
According to intelligence reports, North Korea may have sent up to 11,000 soldiers to Russia, including two brigades of 6,000 troops each. Head of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov mentioned that Russia might exchange missiles and troops for technologies related to tactical nuclear weapons for North Korea.
Meanwhile, South Korea believes that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia, with the number expected to increase to 10,000 by December.
