NATO confirms deployment of North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region
Summary: NATO has confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk region, marking a significant escalation in North Korea's involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced this development, highlighting its potential impact on the war.
The presence of North Korean soldiers adds pressure to Ukraine's military, which is already facing challenges in the eastern Donetsk region. Ukrainian officials have called for increased military support from allies in response to this new threat.
In Moscow, Russian forces reported capturing the village of Tsukuryne in Donetsk. Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol indicated that North Korean troops could soon be deployed to the front lines in Ukraine.
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