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NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief

WASHINGTON — North Korea is gaining experience in deploying troops and sustaining military operations over long distances through its involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Tuesday. U.S. Gen. Xavier Brunson made the remarks during a dialogue hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, highlighting the military…

NK gaining troop deployment, combat experience in Ukraine war: USFK chief

WASHINGTON — U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson stated on Tuesday that North Korea is gaining valuable military experience from its participation in Russia's war against Ukraine. During a discussion hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, General Brunson emphasized the military benefits North Korea has reaped from deploying troops and supplying weapons to Moscow.

He explained that Pyongyang has learned how to effectively move men, weapons, and equipment from North Korea to Russia, construct supply lines to support the Russian war effort, and develop strategic movement, mobilization, and logistics capabilities. General Brunson highlighted that North Korea's military is becoming increasingly proficient in these areas, allowing the country to expand its capabilities beyond mere tactical lessons learned on the battlefield.

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