Russia confirms: North Korean soldiers are fighting in Ukraine!

Russia confirms: North Korean soldiers are fighting in Ukraine!

Kursk, Russland - Russia for the first time admitted the use of North Korean soldiers in the Ukraine conflict. Waleri Gerassimow, the head of the Russian general staff, said that these soldiers had played a crucial role in recapturing the Kursk region on the border with Ukraine. According to Gerassimow, the North Korean troops have contributed significantly to the “liberation” of the area of ​​Ukrainian armed forces. Ukrain's President Wolodymyr Selenskyj had previously denounced North Korea for Russia in the form of weapons and personnel and fears that this participation will violate international law.

The Russian military chief praised the "high professionalism" of the North Korean soldiers and confirmed that their use in accordance with a contract for a strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea. This contract, which provides for mutual military support, was signed last year. However, there are no official inquiries from Russia to North Korea for military help. Gerassimow confirmed the success of the Russian troops and North Korean support by mentioned that the Kursk region is now completely under Russian control.

international reactions and security concerns

Military cooperation between North Korea and Russia has triggered concern in South Korea. President Yoon Suk Yeol said that South Korea would not remain idle, while North Korean soldiers are being trained in Russia. He described the sending of North Korean troops as a violation of the UN charta and a serious threat to global security.

Brotherhood of Arms

The military alliance between North Korea and Russia is classified as dangerous by the United States. US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin recently confirmed that there are secure information about North Korean troops in Russia. According to the latest findings, 1,500 soldiers are said to have been activated in Russia, whereby North Korea is planning to send a total of 12,000 soldiers, including special units, for use in Ukraine.

In order to conceal their origin, the soldier's units are to be dressed in Russian uniforms and provided with fake identities. The military cooperation has caused North Korea to supply Russia with considerable military material, including over eight million artillery and rocket shots that have been delivered to Russia since August 2022

The international community is watching the developments. NATO has taken note of reports on the presence of North Korean soldiers in Russia, but cannot confirm an active participation.