According to a U.S. government official, the Biden administration believes a contingent of North Korean soldiers is en route to Russia’s Kursk region in order to help Moscow counter a Ukrainian offensive launched in that region in August.
The Wall Street Journal reports that although U.S. officials are yet to confirm South Korean reports claiming that North Korean soldiers would engage in direct combat, their estimates suggest the force could number thousands and be quickly assigned to combat roles.
The U.S. official made his remarks after National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said earlier on October 25, that some North Korean soldiers stationed in multiple training sites across eastern Russia would likely be sent to Kursk. However, the exact purpose of their deployment remains unclear.
“… “At least some North Korean troops could deploy to the Kursk region,” Kirby said. “But in what capacity and for what purpose remains unclear.”
The U.S. has acknowledged for the first time publicly that it believes that North Korean troops will soon be in Kursk. This comes a day after Ukraine’s military intelligence reported the initial units trained by Russia had already moved into the region.
Kirby said that the total number of North Korean troops training in Russia could be higher than initially estimated by U.S. officials. South Korean intelligence told lawmakers that the number of North Korean troops in Russia could reach a 10,000 by December.
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According to a U.S. government official, the Biden administration believes a contingent of North Korean soldiers is en route to Russia’s Kursk region in order to help Moscow counter a Ukrainian offensive launched in that region in August.
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The North Korean foreign ministry stated on October 25 that any decision taken to send troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine would be in accordance with international law. However, it did confirm if such a deployment has occurred.
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