Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk



News Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk Shift to acknowledging DPRK troops may be part of Kremlin strategy to portray soldiers in favorable light, expert says Anton Sokolin December 13, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean special forces sniper in winter uniform \| Image: KCTV (Feb. 9, 2023) Pro-Russia Telegram channels were awash with reports on Friday that North Korean forces have recaptured a Ukrainian-held village in Kursk, breaking their silence on DPRK troop deployments in a possible sign of a shift in the Kremlin’s media strategy. While NK News was unable to verify the reports, an expert said the fact that large propaganda channels are circulating the claims suggests an effort by Moscow to portray North Korean soldiers in a favorable light. Pro-Russia Telegram channels were awash with reports on Friday that North Korean forces have recaptured a Ukrainian-held village in Kursk, breaking their silence on DPRK troop deployments in a possible sign of a shift in the Kremlin’s media strategy. While NK News was unable to verify the reports, an expert said the fact that large propaganda channels are circulating the claims suggests an effort by Moscow to portray North Korean soldiers in a favorable light. 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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Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk

Shift to acknowledging DPRK troops may be part of Kremlin strategy to portray soldiers in favorable light, expert says

Anton Sokolin December 13, 2024

Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk

North Korean special forces sniper in winter uniform | Image: KCTV (Feb. 9, 2023)

Pro-Russia Telegram channels were awash with reports on Friday that North Korean forces have recaptured a Ukrainian-held village in Kursk, breaking their silence on DPRK troop deployments in a possible sign of a shift in the Kremlin’s media strategy.

While NK News was unable to verify the reports, an expert said the fact that large propaganda channels are circulating the claims suggests an effort by Moscow to portray North Korean soldiers in a favorable light.

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