Zelenskyy Warns of Potential North Korean Troop and Weapon Deployments to Russia

Over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been killed or injured in fighting, with concerns mounting over Pyongyang's further support for Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that preliminary estimates suggest over 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region.
Reports indicate North Korea has already sent approximately 12,000 troops to Russia, with some deployed in active combat zones near Ukraine's border.
South Korean intelligence reports that North Korea's elite 'Storm' troops are struggling with local terrain, drone warfare, and logistical challenges, leading to significant losses.
There are concerns that North Korea is preparing to send additional troops and military equipment, including suicide drones and heavy weaponry, to support Russia's war efforts.
Ukraine has called for stronger international pressure, warning that the Russia-North Korea military collaboration poses a global security threat.