Zelenskyy: Over 8,000 DPRK troops in Russia; another 10,000 being prepared for deployment there
More than 8,000 North Korean troops are currently in Russia, and another 10,000 or so are being prepared for training and subsequent deployment to the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that over 8,000 North Korean troops are currently stationed in Russia, with another 10,000 preparing for deployment. Speaking in his evening address on Monday, Zelenskyy cited data from the Main Intelligence Agency (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense. This comes as the Russian Federation has ramped up its mobilization efforts and increased the number of personnel recruited into the military.
Zelenskyy expressed concern over Russia's plans to recruit more foreign troops, urging governments of these countries to take action. Furthermore, Russia is reportedly compensating North Korea for military assistance, including the production of Shahed-type strike drones within the country.
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