Approximately 10,000 North Korean military personnel are undergoing training in russia’s Far East. This information was reported by a source from the Armed Forces of Ukraine to RBC-Ukraine. North Korean troops are being trained to support russian operations, particularly in areas near the Ukrainian border.
The training is part of a broader strategy by russia to bolster its military capacity by rotating out its own forces. By incorporating North Korean troops, russia aims to free up its personnel and resources for other operations.
As Defense Express previously reported, russian Forces Integrate North Korean Personnel into a New Battalion, Likely Destined for Operations near Sudzha and Kursk.
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