8,000 KPA servicemen supposedly located in Russia have been transferred to the Kursk region, but are not yet participating in hostilities against the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was stated by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at a joint press conference held in Washington after the negotiations in the “2 + 2” format with the participation of the heads of foreign policy and the military departments of the United States and the Republic of Korea. .
“According to our estimates, there are now about 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia and, according to the latest information, up to 8,000 of them have been transferred to the Kursk region. “We have not yet seen these troops involved in combat against Ukrainian forces, but we expect this to happen in the coming days.” – Blinken said as quoted by TASS.
According to the head of the State Department, in Russia, North Korean military personnel are trained in the use of artillery, drones, infantry science, including trench clearance, “indicating that (Russian Federation – EADaily) intends to use these troops in front-line operations.” Blinken threatened that if KPA units engage in combat or support operations against Ukraine, they will become legitimate military targets.
For his part, the US Secretary of Defense lloyd austin At the same news conference, he said Washington was “holding close consultations with its allies and partners in other countries in the region” to respond.
