North Korea Expands Military Support for Russia with New Troop Deployments and Advanced Drones

Pyongyang sends 3,000 additional soldiers to Russia and accelerates military modernization, including AI-powered drones and electronic warfare systems.

• North Korea has deployed 3,000 additional soldiers to Russia in early 2025, raising its total troop presence in support of Moscow's Ukraine invasion to approximately 14,000.
• Significant casualties have been reported among North Korean forces, with 4,000 soldiers killed or injured out of the initial 11,000 deployed.
• Pyongyang continues to supply Russia with missiles, artillery, and munitions, including short-range ballistic missiles and self-propelled artillery units.
• Kim Jong Un has overseen the development and testing of new AI-powered explosive and reconnaissance drones, prioritizing their production to modernize North Korea's military capabilities.
• Experts suggest that North Korea's military advancements, including drones and electronic warfare systems, are tied to its strengthened alliance with Russia under the 2024 mutual defense treaty.

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