Ukraine's strengthening plan and North Korean troop deployment to Kursk region - Thursday brief
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Ukraine is working on an internal strengthening plan. Meanwhile, the first North Korean soldiers arrived in the Kursk region, Russia.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, October 24.
Zelenskyy confirms development of internal strengthening plan for Ukraine
Ukraine is developing an internal strengthening plan, which will align with its victory plan, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
This initiative pertains to various areas, including the front, defense industry, economy and finance, information sector, ensuring justice, regional work, and other strategic fields.
North Korea deploys 12,000 soldiers to Russia, with some already in Kursk region - Ukraine's Intelligence
North Korea has deployed around 12,000 troops to Russia, with some already in the combat zone in the Kursk region, according to Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Overall, according to intelligence estimates, the number of North Korean troops deployed to Russia is currently around 12,000, including 500 officers, among them three generals from Pyongyang.
Russia strikes Starokostiantyniv: Casualties reported, high-rise building and hotel damaged
Russian troops attacked Starokostiantyniv, Khmelnytskyi region. There were casualties and damage, and a fire broke out.
According to the mayor of Starokostiantyniv, Mykola Melnychuk, there are currently four victims, 2 of whom are in the hospital.
Russians killed four captive National Guard fighters near Selydove, Donetsk region
Russian forces killed four National Guard servicemen in the Selydove area, Donetsk region. Before this, the National Guard soldiers had been taken as prisoners.
The Office of the Prosecutor General emphasizes that the killing of prisoners of war is a gross violation of the Geneva Conventions and is classified as a serious international crime.
Putin makes statement about North Korean troops in Russia for the first time
The Russian President reminded that the State Duma ratified the treaty with North Korea, which was signed by Putin in Pyongyang this summer. According to him, this document provides for "mutual assistance in the event of aggression" against one of its participants.
