The Pentagon has confirmed that a 'small number' of North Korean troops are currently in Russia's Kursk region near the Ukrainian border. Additionally, it is expected that a couple of thousand more soldiers will be arriving soon. This development follows the recent movement of at least 3,000 North Korean troops into eastern Russia in early to mid-October.
According to the Pentagon, approximately 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with plans to join Russian forces near Ukraine in the coming weeks. The Pentagon expressed concerns that these troops may be utilized in combat operations against Ukraine.