A US official has reported that Russia has gathered a significant force, including North Korean troops, to launch an assault on Ukrainian positions in Russia's Kursk region in the coming days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned the presence of approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers in the region, where Ukraine's military operation into Russian territory has reached a standstill.
Reports indicate that around 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops are expected to participate in the upcoming assault. Despite initial denials, both Russia and North Korea have been strengthening their ties since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
