Ukraine says its troops clashed with North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk



News Ukraine says its troops clashed with North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Kyiv confirms exchange of fire with DPRK troops for first time, but provides no other details of encounter Shreyas Reddy November 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers open fire during a drill simulating an attack against an enemy.\| Image: KCNA (Sept. 13, 2024) Ukrainian forces have clashed with North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia, Kyiv announced on Monday, marking the first time it has confirmed a military encounter with DPRK soldiers supporting Moscow’s war effort. “The first DPRK troops have already come under fire in Kursk,” Andrii Kovalenko, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, wrote on Telegram. Ukrainian forces have clashed with North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia, Kyiv announced on Monday, marking the first time it has confirmed a military encounter with DPRK soldiers supporting Moscow’s war effort. “The first DPRK troops have already come under fire in Kursk,” Andrii Kovalenko, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, wrote on Telegram. 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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Ukraine says its troops clashed with North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk

Kyiv confirms exchange of fire with DPRK troops for first time, but provides no other details of encounter

Shreyas Reddy November 4, 2024

Ukraine says its troops clashed with North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk

North Korean soldiers open fire during a drill simulating an attack against an enemy.| Image: KCNA (Sept. 13, 2024)

Ukrainian forces have clashed with North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia, Kyiv announced on Monday, marking the first time it has confirmed a military encounter with DPRK soldiers supporting Moscow’s war effort.

“The first DPRK troops have already come under fire in Kursk,” Andrii Kovalenko, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, wrote on Telegram.

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