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​russian Forces Integrate North Korean Personnel into a New Battalion, Likely Destined for Operations near Sudzha and Kursk

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Illustrative image / Photo credit: The Korean Central News Agency
Illustrative image / Photo credit: The Korean Central News Agency

3,000 North Korean citizens are being armed and readied for deployment under the russian military’s command

russian “Special Buryat Battalion” is being formed at the base of the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the russian federation’s occupying forces. According to Liga.net, this battalion is notable for being staffed by approximately 3,000 North Korean citizens. The soldiers are currently being equipped with small arms and ammunition.

Illustrative image Defense Express russian Forces Integrate North Korean Personnel into a New Battalion, Likely Destined for Operations near Sudzha and Kursk
Illustrative image / Photo credit: The Korean Central News Agency

The battalion may be deployed near russian towns of Sudzha and Kursk, potentially to carry out combat missions in those areas. The formation of this battalion with foreign personnel highlights russia’s expanding reliance on unconventional forces in its ongoing military operations.

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