North Korean Troops Return to Frontlines in Russia, Zelenskyy Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday, February 7th, that North Korean troops have returned to the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region. This comes after earlier reports suggested Moscow had withdrawn them due to heavy losses.
Last year, over 10,000 soldiers from North Korea were deployed to Russia to assist in repelling a surprise Ukrainian offensive into the border region. This information was based on intelligence gathered by South Korea and Western sources.
A Ukrainian military spokesperson informed AFP last Friday that Kyiv had not encountered any activity or clashes involving North Korean troops for three weeks. However, Zelenskyy's recent statement contradicts this earlier information.
"There have been new assaults in the Kursk operation areas... the Russian army and North Korean soldiers have been brought in again," Zelenskyy declared in his evening address.
The Ukrainian leader further claimed that a "significant number" of opposing troops, including "hundreds of Russian and North Korean soldiers," had been "destroyed.
6 Comments
Eugene Alta
I worry this kind of news only fuels misinformation among already polarized audiences. Where’s the accountability for these explosive claims?
Loubianka
When leaders risk their position for the truth, we have to listen. North Korea’s return to the frontlines is a major development.
Katchuka
I’m tired of dramatic headlines manipulated for political purposes. Without undeniable evidence, this report remains just an unproven claim.
KittyKat
Finally, some hard-hitting details! Zelenskyy's statement, backed by intelligence sources, is a wake-up call about who really is on the battlefield.
Noir Black
I appreciate the transparency. Sometimes it takes a bold leader to bring forward uncomfortable international truths.
Katchuka
Zelenskyy dropping this bombshell shows he isn’t holding anything back. If North Korean troops are really back, it underscores the complexity of this conflict.