Russia mobilises troops with 8,000 North Korean soldiers now deployed
Russia has sent 8,000 North Korean troops to fight. Another 10,000 are being trained, says Zelenskiy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is using foreign soldiers. Ukraine's intelligence reports more than 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia.
A further 10,000 are being trained to deploy. Zelenskiy said Russia is paying with technology.
Russia is making Shahed attack drones in North Korea with Russian help. This happens as Russia faces heavy losses in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected reports about calling up more troops.
- 8,000
- North Korean soldiers deployed
- 10,000
- North Korean troops in training
- 2 kilometres
- Drone strike distance from Poland
- Shahed
- Attack drone type
Why it mattersRussia and North Korea are working together more on military matters. This shows the war in Ukraine is getting worse. It means the fighting could spread to other areas of the world.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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