Russia Awards Combat Medals to North Korean Troops in Kursk
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov presented the Russian Order of Courage to North Korean service members actively engaged in ground combat operations in the Kursk region against Ukrainian forces. This official ceremony explicitly confirms direct foreign troop involvement and boots on the ground on the Russian frontline.
Date: April 26, 2026
Location: Kursk, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: Associated Press