US warns Russia against deploying North Korean troops in Ukrainian territory
The Pentagon has also confirmed the first casualties among North Korean troops who were involved in infantry assaults on Ukrainian positions in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
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Forbes: North Korean forces conduct large infantry assaults in Kursk Oblast
Despite heavy losses, multiple infantry waves involving nearly 500 personnel allowed North Koreans to eject Ukrainian defenders from Plekhovo village in Russia.
FT: North Korea sends 50 heavy Koksan howitzers, 20 rocket systems to Russia for Kursk offensive against Ukraine
Military equipment capable of striking targets 60 kilometers away has already arrived.
Russia starts using North Korean machine guns in Ukraine
The Type 73 guns, phased out in the North Korean military, have been spotted on the battlefield in Ukraine
UN chief Guterres expresses concern over North Korean troops in Ukraine amid criticism for meeting Putin
After shaking hands with Russian president on the BRICS summit in Russia, António Guterres warned of "dangerous escalation" amid news that Russia deployed North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine.
Putin doesn’t deny deployment of North Korean troops
"If there are images, then they reflect something," Putin said in response to a journalist's question about North Korean soldiers deployed in Russia.
EU: Involvement of North Korean troops on Russian side demonstrates Russia is not interested in peace
High Representative Josep Borrell said EU is "deeply alarmed" by the deployment of North Korean troops against Ukraine and will coordinate response.
US House Intel chair: “North Korean troops in Ukraine must be a red line for the US”
In a letter to President Biden, US Congressman Mike Turner called for an "immediate" White House briefing on reports of North Korean military involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
