North Korean troop deployment to Russia – Russia, 2026-09-28 | WarHeatMap.app

Home › RussiaNorth Korean troop deployment to RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that North Korea is currently preparing to deploy an additional 10,000 troops to Russian territory to support the ongoing war effort. This follows previous reports indicating that over 8,000 North Korean soldiers are already present within Russia, marking a significant escalation in the internationalization of the conflict.
Date: 2026-09-28
Country: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent
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