North Korea Confirms Sending Troops to Fight in Russia-Ukraine War
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April 28, 2025 08:03
pyongyang - North Korea officially announces sending troops to aid Russia in the conflict with Ukraine, marking a significant alliance. Thousands of North Korean soldiers reportedly deployed in the Kursk region.
North Korea Confirms Sending Troops to Fight in Russia-Ukraine War
North Korea has made its first official statement confirming the deployment of troops to support Russia in the conflict with Ukraine, as reported by state news agency KCNA.
Key Points:
North Korea claims to have made a significant contribution to liberating Russian territory occupied by Ukraine in the Kursk border region under a mutual agreement with Russia.
The decision, reportedly made by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is seen as a symbol of honor to be allied with a powerful nation like Russia.
Estimates from Ukraine suggest that North Korea sent around 14,000 troops to Russia, with casualties reported among them. Russia acknowledged the presence of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside its forces in Kursk.