Wed Oct 23 14:10:44 UTC 2024: – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced on October 23, 2024, that North Korea has reportedly sent troops to Russia, specifically 3,000 soldiers receiving training on drones and equipment for deployment in Ukraine.
– Austin emphasized the seriousness of the situation, suggesting that the involvement of North Korean troops on Russia’s side in the Ukraine conflict would have significant implications for both Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.
– South Korean intelligence had previously revealed that 1,500 North Korean special warfare troops were transported to Russia by the Russian navy, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that up to 10,000 North Korean soldiers were being readied for deployment.
– The U.S. and NATO had not officially confirmed the troop movements, but expressed concerns about the potential risks involved.
– Both Russia and North Korea have denied the allegations of troop deployments.

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