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.
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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