North Korea plans to send 10,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine, says South Korea's spy agency
Summary: North Korea plans to send thousands of troops to support Russia in the Ukraine war, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service. This marks a significant escalation in North Korea's involvement, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 soldiers to occupied areas in Ukraine. However, Western officials have not confirmed this intelligence and are investigating the claims.
Since August 2023, North Korea has reportedly sent 13,000 containers of military supplies to Russia. NATO has stated there is no evidence of North Korean soldiers currently fighting in Ukraine, but acknowledges North Korea's support for Russia.
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