3,000 North Korean Troops Poised to Enter Ukraine Conflict Alongside Russian Forces

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In a significant escalation of the Ukraine conflict, a battalion of 3,000 North Korean soldiers is set to join Russian forces, signaling North Korea’s full involvement in the war. Intelligence sources have confirmed that the North Korean unit, known as the "Buryat Battalion," has been training secretly in Russia’s Far East and is preparing for deployment as part of a Russian airborne regiment. A senior Ukrainian military source told Politico, “They are called the Buryat Battalion.” The battalion is named after Buryatia, a remote region of Russia near Mongolia, which has been heavily targeted by the Kremlin for military recruitment.

 

The scale of North Korean involvement may be even larger, as another Western intelligence source cited by The Kyiv Independent claimed that North Korea has sent 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside the Russian army. This development follows comments from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who denounced the alliance between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, calling it a “coalition of criminals.” Zelensky noted that North Korea's participation marks the first instance of a second state entering the war against Ukraine on the side of Russia.

 

The move comes after a recent counterattack by Russian forces in the southern Kursk region, following an attempted Ukrainian invasion. Ukrainian officials had earlier described the incursion into Kursk as a “strategic masterstroke.” However, analysts from the US-based Institute for the Study of War suggested that this offensive may have inadvertently drawn North Korea into the conflict.

 

The Kremlin is expected to justify the deployment of North Korean soldiers after the Russian parliament ratifies a deal with North Korea for mutual military support, a decision that is anticipated in the coming days.

 

North Korea’s involvement in the war could be a game-changer for Russia, as the two-and-a-half-year conflict has devolved into a war of attrition, with military recruitment and supply lines becoming crucial to the outcome. While North Korea has previously sent artillery shells and missiles to support Russia, this marks the first instance of North Korean soldiers being deployed to the battlefield. Earlier this month, six North Korean officers were reportedly killed by a Ukrainian artillery strike in Russian-occupied Donetsk, according to South Korean sources.

 

Analysts are skeptical about the quality of North Korean troops but recognize the potential boost in manpower for Russia. “It’s tragic to see Ukraine’s partners offering support as if they are playing some academic simulation based on theory, while Russian allies just throw in military force to help Russia win,” remarked Phillips O’Brien, a professor of strategic studies at St Andrews University. North Korea's army is estimated to have over one million soldiers, providing Putin with a large reserve force as Russia continues to suffer heavy losses, with more than 1,000 soldiers reportedly dying each day in mass infantry assaults.

 

In contrast, Ukraine has been struggling to replenish its forces. Recruitment efforts have faltered despite increased measures to conscript more men, as many fear that serving on the front lines will result in death or serious injury. John Foreman, Britain’s former defense attaché in Moscow, emphasized the importance of North Korean troops to Russia’s strategy. “It means tapping a new source of cannon fodder,” Foreman explained. “It also means using non-Russians. No one will care if the North Korean troops are killed.”

 

North Korean soldiers have not been deployed in combat since the Cold War, when they fought in various proxy wars on behalf of the Soviet Union. However, reports from Russian military bloggers indicate that at least 18 North Korean soldiers have already deserted from their training camps in Russia.

 

The United States has expressed concern over the reports that North Korea is preparing to send troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine. If confirmed, this would further complicate the already volatile international dynamics surrounding the war, as North Korea’s involvement adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict.

 

Based on a report from the Daily Telegraph 2024-10-18

 

 

 

[thesetat2013]

28 minutes ago, Social Media said:

The United States has expressed concern over the reports that North Korea is preparing to send troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine. If confirmed, this would further complicate the already volatile international dynamics surrounding the war, as North Korea’s involvement adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict.

Nice way of saying this will escalate into a larger conflict and the start of WW3

[thaibeachlovers]

36 minutes ago, Social Media said:

The United States has expressed concern over the reports that North Korea is preparing to send troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine. If confirmed, this would further complicate the already volatile international dynamics surrounding the war, as North Korea’s involvement adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict.

IMO they mean that it's all going wrong for their proxy and short of putting NATO or American boots in Ukraine, not much more they can do. I'd like to see them begging Kim not to send troops to help the orcs- he would love that to be sure

[Danderman123]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

IMO they mean that it's all going wrong for their proxy and short of putting NATO or American boots in Ukraine, not much more they can do. I'd like to see them begging Kim not to send troops to help the orcs- he would love that to be sure

It looks like you are a big fan of North Korea.

[Bkk Brian]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

IMO they mean that it's all going wrong for their proxy and short of putting NATO or American boots in Ukraine, not much more they can do. I'd like to see them begging Kim not to send troops to help the orcs- he would love that to be sure

I'd like to see them begging Kim not to send troops to help the orcs- he would love that to be sure

 

Yea I bet you would..................sick 

[JimHuaHin]

3,000 North Koreans - how many will quickly surrender or defect?

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https://english.nv.ua/amp/russian-division-sees-over-1-000-troops-escape-war-effort-50467529.html
 

russians are deserting in large numbers