Ukraine reports its first attack on North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region, where approximately 8,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed. These troops are equipped with 60mm mortars, assault rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles, anti-tank missiles, rocket launchers, and some night-vision and thermal imaging devices. “NORTH KOREA HAS STARTED ITS INVASION OF EUROPE” The South Korean defence ministry said on Tuesday that a “significant number” of North Korean troops have moved to several frontlines, including in the Ukraine’s Kursk border where the Kremlin’s forces have struggled to repel the Ukrainian offensive. North Korea has approximately 12,000 soldiers in place and around 500 officers. I believe that North Korea will send significantly more troops to Ukraine shortly. I think within the next 6 months we could see a doubling of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. If Ukraine falls, I think those soldiers will continue westward together with Russia and threaten the Baltic countries. The invasion of Europe has begun…..
“NORTH KOREA HAS STARTED ITS INVASION OF EUROPE”
The South Korean defence ministry said on Tuesday that a “significant number” of North Korean troops have moved to several frontlines, including in the Ukraine’s Kursk border where the Kremlin’s forces have struggled to repel the… pic.twitter.com/CaFkb1klOG
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On November 5, 2024, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported that Ukrainian forces engaged North Korean units in combat for the first time in Russia’s Kursk region. Associated Press
- North Korean Troop Deployment: Approximately 8,000 North Korean soldiers have been stationed near Ukraine’s border in Russia’s Kursk region, preparing to support Russian forces. CBS News
- Combat Engagement: Ukrainian forces encountered these North Korean units during operations in Kursk, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Associated Press
- International Reactions:
- NATO: Secretary-General Mark Rutte described the deployment as a sign of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “growing desperation.”
- South Korea and EU: Expressed strong condemnation over North Korea’s involvement and potential technology transfers from Russia to North Korea.
- Strategic Implications: The presence of North Korean troops introduces new dynamics to the conflict, potentially affecting both European and Indo-Pacific security landscapes. Associated Press
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- Ukraine reports having eliminated seven North Korean troops on the front line in Kursk and capturing one soldier, releasing the first image of a North Korean fighter detained by its military.
North Korean Troops Get Sent To Bolster Russia’s War On Ukraine, Immediately Begin “Gorging On Pornography” https://t.co/h6xweH2c0D pic.twitter.com/UX2o1rcHX1
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