North Korean Troops Deployed to Russia for Ukraine Conflict, Reports Reveal

Satellite images and intelligence reports indicate North Korea has sent thousands of troops to support Russia, with many stationed near the Ukraine border.

Satellite imagery and analysis suggest North Korean soldiers were transported to Russia via naval ships, with covert operations at remote ports like Dunai to avoid detection.
An estimated 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with many deployed to the Kursk region to counter Ukrainian advances; around 4,000 have reportedly been killed or injured.
South Korean intelligence and Western analysts have verified troop movements and highlighted North Korea's growing military role in the conflict.
North Korean troops are reportedly gaining combat experience and adapting to modern warfare, with implications for Pyongyang's military capabilities.
Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has officially confirmed the presence of North Korean troops, but intelligence indicates deepening military ties between the two nations.