'NoKor troops clashed with Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk'

North Korean troops have engaged in clashes against Ukrainian forces that are fighting in the Russian Kursk region, the New York Times reported late on Tuesday, citing an unnamed senior US official and an unnamed senior Ukrainian official.

The engagement was limited, the Ukrainian official told the newspaper and likely meant to probe the Ukrainian lines for weaknesses.

The Ukrainian official added that the North Korean troops fought together with Russia's 810 Separate Naval Infantry Brigade.

Reuters could not independently verify the New York Times report.