North Korean troops spotted in Ukraine amid rising tensions
Technical advisors from North Korea have arrived in Russian-controlled Mariupol, Ukrainian sources told CNN. Soldiers from Kim Jong Un's army were also spotted in Kharkiv.
6:32 AM EST, November 23, 2024
Ukrainian sources told CNN that technical advisors from North Korea have arrived in Mariupol, a city controlled by Russia. Soldiers from Kim Jong Un's army were also spotted in Kharkiv, said the spokesperson for the Ukrainian military, Yevhen Romanov.
Another Ukrainian military official, Nazary Kishak, stated that Kim's soldiers are preparing for combat, awaiting deteriorating weather conditions.
North Koreans are also present in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine. Interestingly, North Korean soldiers wear Russian uniforms but do not live or eat together with Russians.
Russia and North Korea tighten cooperation
North Korea and Russia are strengthening their cooperation. In June, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin signed a new partnership treaty, which includes a mutual defense clause. Currently, around 10,000 North Korean citizens are assisting the Russians in the invasion of Ukraine, and the regime in Pyongyang could send up to another 100,000 soldiers.
The regime in Pyongyang has sent the Russians 20,000 containers, which could hold about 9.4 million rounds of 152 mm caliber. In exchange, North Korea may receive food and military technology.
Relocation of artillery systems
Deputy Head of Ukrainian Military Intelligence Vadym Skibitsky confirmed the relocation of artillery systems and rocket launchers from North Korea to Russia. Kim Jong Un emphasized the need to mutually stimulate the development of both countries through trade, economic, and technological cooperation.
