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- Ukraine says it attacked North Korean troops for the first time (newsbreak.com)
North Korean Troops Engage in Ukraine War
Ukrainian officials have reported that North Korean soldiers have joined Russian forces in the ongoing conflict. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed a small-scale clash between Ukrainian and North Korean troops mixed in with Russian units.
US Warns of Consequences
The Pentagon has stated that North Korean troops engaging in combat would make them legitimate military targets. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin previously predicted that North Korean troops would soon join the fighting.
Pyongyang’s Involvement
According to Ukrainian intelligence, around 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to the Kursk region in Russia, where Ukrainian forces have made significant gains. South Korean intelligence has also reported the training and likely deployment of 1,500 North Korean soldiers in Russia.
Mutual Benefits
Experts suggest that the partnership between Russia and North Korea is mutually beneficial. Russia gains additional troops, while North Korea receives economic and military assistance. Ukrainian intelligence claims that Russia has provided North Korean troops with weapons and equipment.
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- Ukraine says it attacked North Korean troops for the first time (newsbreak.com)