The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has reported that several thousand North Korean soldiers are currently undergoing training in Russia, with the possibility of being deployed to the frontlines in Ukraine. Some North Korean military personnel are already fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The deployment of these troops could occur by the end of 2024, potentially freeing up Russian reserves for other operations. This development marks a significant escalation in North Korea's involvement in the conflict.
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Several thousand soldiers from the DPRK are being trained in Russia and may be sent to the SMO zone — ISW
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the DPRK military is already fighting on Ukraine and several thousand are being trained in Russia with the possibility of their transfer to the front line in the future.
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'Several thousands' of North Korean troops set to be sent to Ukraine frontline
A Ukrainian military intelligence official told the ISW that 'several thousand' North Korean infantry personnel are training within Russia. He added that the Russian military command could deploy them to the frontline in Ukraine by the end of 2024 or to Russian border areas to free up Russian 'reserves' to fight within Ukraine.
