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North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say

NORTH KOREA, JUL 1 – North Korea plans to send up to 30,000 troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine in exchange for advanced missiles and economic aid, Ukrainian intelligence says.

  • North Korea plans to send an additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers to Russia, tripling its troop presence in the conflict, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment.
  • Around 4,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or injured in previous deployments, but Pyongyang continues to support Moscow.
  • The Ukrainian military estimates the North Korean troops will engage in combat in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine.
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The Diplomat broke the news in Arlington, United States on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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