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North Korean advisors bolster Russian front in Ukraine

Technical advisors from North Korea have arrived in Russian-controlled Mariupol, Ukrainian sources told CNN. Soldiers from Kim Jong Un's army were also spotted in Kharkiv.

North Korean soldiers have reached, among other places, Mariupol.
North Korean soldiers have reached, among other places, Mariupol.
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Justyna Lasota-Krawczyk

23 November 2024 06:56

Ukrainian sources told CNN that technical advisors from North Korea have arrived in Mariupol, a city controlled by Russia. Soldiers from Kim Jong Un's army were also spotted in Kharkiv, said the spokesperson for the Ukrainian military, Yevhen Romanov.

Another Ukrainian military official, Nazary Kishak, stated that Kim's soldiers are preparing for combat, awaiting deteriorating weather conditions.

North Koreans are also present in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine. Interestingly, North Korean soldiers wear Russian uniforms but do not live or eat with Russians.

Russia and North Korea tighten cooperation

North Korea and Russia are tightening cooperation. In June, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin signed a new partnership treaty, which includes a mutual defence clause. Currently, around 10,000 North Korean citizens are aiding the Russians in the invasion of Ukraine, and the regime in Pyongyang could send up to another 100,000 soldiers.

The regime in Pyongyang has sent the Russians 20,000 containers, which could hold about 9.4 million rounds of 152 mm calibre. In exchange, North Korea may receive food and military technology.

Relocation of artillery systems

Deputy head of Ukrainian military intelligence Vadym Skibitsky confirmed the relocation of artillery systems and rocket launchers from North Korea to Russia. Kim Jong Un emphasized the need to mutually stimulate the development of both countries through trade, economic, and technological cooperation.

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