Us will soon expect North Korean combat use in Ukraine
Us will soon expect North Korean combat use in Ukraine
According to high-ranking US authorities, there are up to 8,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region in Russia and are expected to fight the Ukraine in the coming days.
training and use of the North Korean troops
Together with Defense Minister Lloyd Austin and her South Korean colleagues in Washington, Foreign Minister Antony Flasche said that troops in areas such as artillery, unmanned aircraft (UAVS) and basic infantry operations, including the evacuation of trenches, were formed. This indicates that you intend to use these forces in front operations.legitimate military goals
Although the United States has not yet observed that these troops are actually involved in fighting, flashing warned on Thursday: "If these troops intervene in combat or support operations against Ukraine, they would go to legitimate military goals." The 8,000 North Korean soldiers in Kursk represent the majority of the 10,000, the United States reported that they were sent to Russia.
reactions to the military partnership between Russia and North Korea
The announcement of their upcoming mission comes at a time when the USA and its allies weigh up how to react to the increasing military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. Defense Minister Austin emphasized: "We advise ourselves closely with our allies and partners in the region about these ruthless developments and our answer to this situation." Flashing announced that the United States will provide additional military support for Ukraine in the coming days.
Ukrainian resistance in Kursk
The Ukrainian armed forces have kept in the Russian border region in August in Kursk since a surprising advance. The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, who called South Korea for a more active commitment to support Kiev, warned on Thursday that the North Korean troops, if they are used, "are being pushed forward and that high losses will be tried while Russia is trying to minimize their own troop mobilization."
look into the future: Ukrainian defense
When asked whether he believes that Ukraine will be able to keep its area in Kursk with the additional North Korean forces, Austin replied: "The answer is." The Russian troops suffered significant losses during the over two years of war against Ukraine. Austin found that the number of North Korean soldiers who were sent to Kursk "in comparison" for the number of regular Russian losses is "low".
a call to China
On Thursday, flashing and Austin strengthened their requests to China to use its influence on North Korea to stop its "provocative actions". Blinking explained: "We had communications with China - in fact we only had an intensive conversation this week, and I think they know our concerns and expectations that they will use their influence in both words and deeds to prevent these activities."
stability in the region and China's role
he added that Beijing should worry about deepening the cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. "We are very concerned about what Russia could do to strengthen North Korea's military skills - this should also be a great concern for China, as it significantly impairs the stability in the region," remarked flashing.
Selenskyj's comments on China's position
Selenskyj said in an interview with KBS from South Korea, surprised by China's silence to support North Korea for Russia: "I cannot say that China is on our side, but as a regional security guarantee, his silence is remarkable."
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