South Korean intelligence says North Korea sends 12,000 troops to assist Russia

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2024.10.18 21:04

North Korea has recently decided to send approximately 12,000 soldiers, including special forces units from four brigades, to assist Russia in combat. (San Francisco Chronicle)

Yonhap News Agency reports that according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service, North Korea has recently decided to send approximately 12,000 soldiers, including special forces units from four brigades, to assist Russia in combat.

This marks Pyongyang's first large-scale deployment of ground troops, with sources indicating that the North Korean forces are currently en route to Russia.

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