According to Ukrainian military intelligence, the first North Korean troops in Russian service are close to fighting in the Kursk Oblast.
The news signifies another milestone in the war in Ukraine and one of the most concerning as it threatens to globalize the conflict.
In August, the Ukrainian military conducted a surprise attack inside the Kursk Oblast, in Russia, catching the Kremlin off guard. The Ukrainians have captured hundreds of square kilometers of territory and dozens of settlements. Despite earnest efforts, the Russian military has failed to completely dislodge the Ukrainian forces. Enter the North Koreans.
“It is now highly likely that the transfer of hundreds of combat troops from North Korea to Russia has begun,” British Defense Secretary John Healey MP said in parliament on Tuesday.
Likely, the Kremlin will initially limit the involvement of........