North Korean POW reveals he expected training, not fighting against Ukraine
One of the captured DPRK prisoners of war possessed a fake Russian military ID issued in the name of a real Russian citizen.
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Belarus launches military exercises near Ukrainian border
Belarus launched military exercises involving territorial defense forces and reservists in the Gomel region bordering Ukraine.
Most intense fighting continues in Pokrovsk and Toretsk areas – National Guard
Russians also have sharply increased activity in Lyman and Kupiansk sectors in recent months.
ISW: Ukrainian military denies North Korean presence in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukrainian sources told CNN Pyongyang's soldiers arrived in occupied Mariupol, and operate in Kharkiv Oblast. Regional military command denied the Kharkiv report.
Reuters: South Korea confirms over 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia
Seoul and Washington report 10,000 Pyongyang troops in Russia, including near the frontlines, while Ukraine's intelligence cites even higher numbers, including officers and generals.
Small number of North Korean military already inside Ukraine, US officials told CNN
Two intelligence officials anticipate the number of North Korean soldiers to increase as they complete Russian training and deploy to the frontlines.
Zelenskyy: North Korean troops will join Russia’s war against Ukraine on 27-28 October
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander Syrskyi provided deployment dates during frontline briefing.
Kyodo: 2,000 North Korean soldiers move to Russia’s Kursk Oblast near Ukraine, Ukrainian military source says
DPRK troops relocate to western Russia near Ukraine, following US confirmation of 3,000 troops arriving for training.
White House confirms North Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia for military training
DPRK deployed the soldiers to eastern Russia in early-to-mid October 2024, with troops currently undergoing combat training, potentially preparing for deployment against Ukraine.
France begins training Ukrainian Anna of Kyiv Brigade, pledges equipment support
2,300 Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing training in infantry combat, armored warfare, and air defense as part of a comprehensive military program.
Borrell: EU to train 15,000 more Ukrainian military by end of year
EU defense ministers have agreed to expand the EUMAM mission, which has already trained 60,000 Ukrainian troops, calling it the "most successful training mission" ever organized by the EU.
Germany may hold more basic training for Ukrainian army recruits
"We have received more training requests as Ukraine continues to mobilize, in particular for basic training'' Lieutenant-General Andreas Marlow, head of the EU's special training command near Berlin, said in an interview on Thursday 27 June.
Reuters: France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine next week
France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine next week during Zelenskyy's visit, despite Russian threats, Reuters says.
British intel: Russia’s new school curriculum incorporates biased view on Ukraine, military training
Russia's updated school curriculum combines military training and a biased portrayal of Ukraine's history, aiming to shape student attitudes and accelerate military preparedness, according to a British intelligence report.