Sources say that DPRK soldiers fled their positions near the Russian oblasts of Bryansk and Kursk, while the Russian military is searching for deserters. They are also hiding the incident from their superiors.
According to a source from Ukrainian military intelligence, who spoke with Liga on 15th October, 18 North Korean soldiers deserted their posts near the Russian-Ukrainian frontier in Bryansk and Kursk Oblasts. The incident occurred about 7 kilometers from border. At this time, the motives of North Korean military personnel are unknown.
This development comes amid increasing evidence that North Korea is increasing its military support for Russia in Ukraine. It now includes not only artillery and missile supplies but also boots on ground.
The intelligence source stated that Russian forces had launched a search for deserters. They are also trying to hide the information from their higher command. This could be because they are worried about the consequences of the desertions.
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