Russia set to deploy N. Korean troops to battlefield: Zelensky
The Straits Times|October 26, 2024
Move would be clear escalation by Moscow, Ukrainian leader says, citing military intelligence
Russia set to deploy N. Korean troops to battlefield: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct 25 that Russia plans to deploy North Korean troops to the battlefield starting from Oct 27 to 28, citing intelligence reports.

"According to intelligence, the first North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by Russia to combat zones as early as Oct 27 to 28. This is a clear escalation by Russia," he said on social media platform X after receiving reports from his top commander.

Mr. Zelensky did not say which front-line sector North Korean soldiers are expected to be sent to or give any other details.

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