Ukrainian Armed Forces struck several buildings where DPRK soldiers could be present
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Ukrainian artillery forces have already struck buildings reportedly housing North Korean military personnel in the Kursk region, citing El Pais, which references a representative of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service.
North Korean troops will supposedly increase Russia's army presence in the Kursk region by 25%.
"According to estimates from the Ukrainian General Staff, Russia has deployed 40,000 soldiers to defend Kursk. The addition of North Korean soldiers will boost the Russian army by 25%, enabling more experienced Russian troops to continue offensives on other fronts," the report says.
Media outlets, based on sources, also report that half of the Russian fighters in Kursk are new recruits with relatively little experience compared to other soldiers. This prompted the decision to reinforce them with North Korean forces.
"The Kremlin has reached an agreement with the North Korean regime for DPRK troops to aid in securing Kursk. This move is intended to prevent the redeployment of Russian forces still engaged in the invasion of eastern Ukraine. The possible entry of North Korean troops into combat for the first time on Russia’s side strengthens Moscow’s position in the war against Ukraine," El Pais reports.
Additionally, it was reported that the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) released intercepted radio communications from the Russian army in Kursk, revealing that North Korean soldiers are being transported in civilian trucks to join Russia’s 810th Marine Brigade, actively fighting on the front lines in Kursk.
North Korean soldiers in Russia
In early October, it was revealed that North Korea had sent its soldiers to Russia to assist in the war with Ukraine, specifically deploying them in the Kursk direction.
We also reported that North Korean military units are approaching the front lines in Ukraine, though military analysts believe they are not part of Kim Jong Un's elite forces.
