What You Need to Know: Ukrainian forces have encountered North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast, marking a significant development as Pyongyang sends thousands of soldiers to support Moscow. While initial clashes are reportedly mild, Ukrainian officials expect more intense engagements as North Korean forces integrate with Russian troops.
-Currently, around 11,000 North Korean soldiers are believed to be in Russian service, primarily intended to help repel Ukrainian advances without entering occupied Ukraine to avoid further international backlash.
-Meanwhile, Russian forces are experiencing heavy losses in equipment and personnel as the conflict intensifies.
The Ukrainian defense minister revealed that Ukrainian forces have already gone up against small numbers of North Korean troops in the Kursk Oblast.
Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to Moscow’s aid as the intense fighting continues to deplete the Russian forces.
“The first North Korean forces have likely officially engaged in combat against Ukrainian troops in Kursk........