North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says



News North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says Russia says it has detained two DPRK vessels over the incident which left three FSB guards injured Leo Byrne September 17, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Three Russian border guards were attacked and injured by crew members of a North Korean vessel, Moscow said on Tuesday, claiming that two DPRK ships were poaching in Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) originally told TASS news agency that one of the North Korean ships with 21 people on board had been seized, though later indicated that both ships had been arrested. Three Russian border guards were attacked and injured by crew members of a North Korean vessel, Moscow said on Tuesday, claiming that two DPRK ships were poaching in Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) originally told TASS news agency that one of the North Korean ships with 21 people on board had been seized, though later indicated that both ships had been arrested. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

Russia says it has detained two DPRK vessels over the incident which left three FSB guards injured

Leo Byrne September 17, 2019

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

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Three Russian border guards were attacked and injured by crew members of a North Korean vessel, Moscow said on Tuesday, claiming that two DPRK ships were poaching in Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) originally told TASS news agency that one of the North Korean ships with 21 people on board had been seized, though later indicated that both ships had been arrested.