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North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul

NIS assessment comes as Ukraine has accused Moscow of transferring drone tech to Pyongyang

North Korean troops sent to Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics, Seoul’s spy agency assessed on Wednesday, suggesting deepening cooperation in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

In a notice to media, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) pointed to indications that DPRK soldiers fighting Ukraine in the Kursk region are receiving training in drone operation and tactics.

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