Pentagon denies North Korean troops in Ukraine, says they are in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Singh also confirmed the US is seeking contractors to assist with repairs in Ukraine but noted none have entered yet.
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Reuters: North Korea expands plant producing missiles used by Russia against Ukraine
Satellite imagery reveals North Korea is expanding a weapons facility known to produce missiles that Ukrainian officials say Russia has used in its invasion.
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.
North Korean troops in Russia to enter combat against Ukraine war “soon,” says Pentagon chief
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns that North Korean soldiers sent to Russia are likely to participate in combat operations against Ukraine in the near future.
Western electronics found in North Korean missiles striking Ukraine
Electronics from the US and EU were found in debris of around 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles Russia launched at Ukraine in 2024, accounting for one-third of its ballistic strikes.
Reuters: Ukraine loses 40% of captured territory in Russia’s Kursk
Moscow has deployed 59,000 troops, including 11,000 North Korean personnel, to push back Ukrainian forces.
UK intel: Russia fails to secure air superiority 1,000 days into Ukraine war
Over 1,000 days into the war, UAVs dominate strategies, with Ukraine targeting Russian depots and challenging Russia’s strategic defenses.
Storm Shadow strike kills Russian general in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, source claims
November 20 missile attack on underground facility in Maryino reportedly killed 18 military personnel, including Lt-Gen Solodchuk, wounds 33 others including North Korean representatives.
Zaluzhnyi: World War III started in 2024
Former Ukrainian Armed Forces chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi warned in a stark assessment on the Russo-Ukrainian War being a watershed moment for global security.
Reuters: Nearly 11,000 North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
North Korea has also supplied Russia with self-propelled howitzers and multiple rocket launchers, as per Seoul intelligence.
Washington to announce extra defense aid for Ukraine in coming days, US UN envoy says
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns Russia's 1,000-day invasion, highlighting systematic war crimes, nuclear threats, infrastructure damage, and international violations.
Ukraine’s FM presents KN-23 missile fragment at UNSC meeting as evidence of North Korean weapon use
Sybiha discussed Russia's heavy casualties, war crimes, threats to international security, calling for stronger sanctions and continued Ukraine support.
AFP: China calls for ceasefire after Biden lifts ban on using long range missiles to strike targets in Russia
Beijing "has always encouraged and supported all efforts contributing to the peaceful resolution of the crisis," a Chinese diplomat stated.
North Korea may hesitate to deploy more troops to Russia due to ATACMS strikes, says Defense Express expert
With hundreds of key targets within ATACMS range, Ukraine could disrupt Russian and North Korean military operations in Kursk Oblast, the military expert believes.
North Korea seeks Russian nuclear tech in exchange for troops in Ukraine, says Ukrainian minister
North Korea's potential involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, as part of a military exchange for technologies, represents a direct threat to international peace, warned Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha.
North Korea may deploy up to 100,000 troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine
Security assessments by G20 nations indicate North Korea could deploy as many as 100,000 troops to aid Russia's war effort through a rotating system of deployment.
Japanese minister discusses North Korean troops in Russia during Ukraine talks
During his 16 November visit to Kyiv, Japanese FM Takeshi Iwaya met Ukraine's President, signed an information security deal, and pledged ongoing support.
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.
Why Trump’s path to beating China runs through Kyiv
While Donald Trump views Ukraine as a European distraction from confronting China, Beijing's coordinated axis of Russia, Iran, and North Korea reveals why victory in Kyiv is crucial to breaking Chinese power.
North Korean M1989 Koksan long-range self-propelled artillery spotted in Russia
This weapon can pose a significant threat as a counter-battery weapon that can reach the firing positions of Ukrainian long-range artillery.