North Korean Troops in Russia Joining Combat in Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that thousands of North Korean troops in Russia are expected to join combat in Ukraine soon. There are concerns over a 50,000-strong force with North Korean soldiers aiding Russia in retaking parts of the border region.
Key Points
- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin predicts North Korean troops in Russia will enter combat in Ukraine soon
- Around 10,000 North Korean soldiers are believed to be in Russia's Kursk region near the Ukraine border
- Ukraine warns of a 50,000-strong force with North Korean soldiers aiding Russia in retaking border regions