North Korean troops join Russian attacks, Ukraine warns Seoul
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed the involvement of North Korean troops in Russian attacks on Ukraine. He met with South Korean leaders to discuss security threats in the region.
During a visit to Seoul, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed reports of North Korean soldiers participating in Russian military actions in Ukraine.
He emphasized that North Korean forces supply not only equipment and personnel but also actively support attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He noted that the combat experience gained could pose a threat to South Korea.
In Seoul, Umerov met with the President of South Korea, the Minister of Defence, and the Chief of the National Security Office.
Ukraine warns of threat; seeks cooperation with South Korea
Both delegations discussed joint efforts to enhance security and stability in the region. "We believe that our arguments about the need to increase cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Korea will lead to a tangible strengthening of security for our peoples and regions," emphasized Umerov.
The meeting in Seoul aimed to strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and South Korea in the face of growing threats from North Korea. The Ukrainian Defence Minister expressed hope for strengthening regional security through joint efforts.
Russians are massively attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Just before the start of the winter season, the Russians intensified attacks on Ukraine's fuel and energy sector facilities. Just within the last 24 hours, the Ukrainian Air Force reported massive attacks on power substations in various regions of Ukraine.
The statement emphasized that recently, Russian forces have been using much larger numbers of missiles and drones during attacks, often exceeding air defence capabilities.
