Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at DPRK troops in Russia for the first time – media
29 October 17:37Ukrainian artillery has already struck buildings where North Korean soldiers who came to Russia to help fight against Ukraine are stationed. This is reported by Komersant Ukrainian with reference to the daily newspaper El País.
“A representative of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine told El País during a visit to the rear of the operation in Kursk that Ukrainian artillery has already struck buildings where North Korean soldiers are believed to be stationed,” the media outlet writes.
What is known about DPRK soldiers in Russia
on June 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his first visit to North Korea in 24 years. During this visit, he signed an agreement on a “comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two countries with DPRK leader Kim Jong-un. After the signing, Putin noted that this agreement provides for assistance in case of aggression against one of the parties. Recently, the agreement was submitted for ratification in the Russian parliament.
After the visit, it became known that the DPRK supplies Russia with artillery shells, which it uses in the war against Ukraine. According to The Times, their number is already approaching 3 million, which is half of all the shells that Russia is firing against Ukraine.
On October 23, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that there is evidence that North Korean troops are stationed in Russia.
“There is evidence that DPRK troops are in Russia. What exactly they are doing remains to be seen. This is something we need to figure out,” he said.
The Pentagon chief added that it would be “very, very serious” if they are preparing to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.
In addition, the US Department of Defense has confirmed that Russia plans to involve thousands of North Korean soldiers in the war against Ukraine. According to the Pentagon’s forecasts, the DPRK’s military could be on the battlefield in the coming weeks.