“11,000 North Korean troops have already arrived in the Kursk region — Pentagon November 19, 01:43 Share: North Korean troops (Photo: KCNA via REUTERS) According to Pentagon deputy spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, more than 11,000 North Korean soldiers have already arrived in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. who can participate in hostilities. She announced this during a briefing on Monday, November 18. “According to our estimate, probably more than 11,000 North Koreans arrived in Kursk.”, — write on: ua.news
North Korean troops (Photo: KCNA via REUTERS)
According to Pentagon deputy spokeswoman Sabrina Singh, more than 11,000 North Korean soldiers have already arrived in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation and can participate in hostilities.
She announced this during a briefing on Monday, November 18.
“According to our estimate, probably more than 11,000 North Koreans arrived in Kursk. I think there were between 10,000 and 11,000 last week. I think we feel a little more confident that the number is higher,” she said.
At the same time, according to Singh, the Pentagon currently cannot confirm that these troops could have been involved in hostilities against the Armed Forces.
“We have not received independent confirmation of this, but, nevertheless, they are moving towards Kursk for a reason. You know, we expect that they will participate in hostilities, but at this time I cannot confirm that,” said the Pentagon’s deputy spokeswoman.
The participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine is the main thing
On October 18, the Ministry of Defense announced that almost 11,000 North Korean soldiers are training in eastern Russia to fight against Ukraine. South Korean intelligence reported that the Russian Federation is preparing North Korean special forces for war in Ukraine.
On October 28, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the involvement of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine and their redeployment to the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia has armed the North Korean military “infantry-style” — with mortars, machine guns, machine guns, rifles, etc.
As The Washington Post reported, in exchange for people, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un will receive money, military technology, and international attention from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
On November 4, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that 11,000 troops from North Korea are stationed in the Kursk region.
On November 5, Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov announced that the first small clash with North Korean troops took place in the Kursk area.