Zelensky confirmed that Russia has deployed soldiers from North Korea for assaults.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, confirmed that Russia has for the first Time used soldiers from North Korea to attack Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He stated this in his video address.
According to the president, the Russian Federation sent a 'noticeable number' of soldiers from North Korea, and there are also 'noticeable' losses among them. The head of state also emphasized that the Russian Federation may use these soldiers on other sections of the front.
«In fact, Moscow has involved another state in this war, and has done so to the maximum extent. And if this is not escalation, then what is escalation, which many have noted? It is precisely Putin who is taking steps that spread and prolong this war. He is the one pushing the possibility of peace away. He wants problems to increase in the world. That is why the Russians are training North Korea in modern warfare,» Zelensky stated.
Previously, a number of Ukrainian military personnel reported that North Korean soldiers were indeed attacking Ukrainian positions. According to various reports, there have been significant losses among them as they advance in columns and fall into minefields.
As a reminder, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the number of North Korean troops stationed in Russia has reached 11,000. However, their number may soon increase to 100,000 soldiers.
According to the GUR, dissatisfaction has increased among the North Korean military personnel stationed in the Kursk region of Russia due to the insufficient amount of provided food.
By the way, Ukraine's military intelligence currently has data that Russia has used about 60 North Korean missiles against Ukraine.
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