Ukraine reports North Korean troop deployment preparations
President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that North Korea is preparing to deploy approximately 10,000 troops to support Russian forces in the ongoing war. Additionally, reports indicate that Russia has provided technical support to North Korea to establish domestic production of Shahed-type attack drones, further deepening military cooperation between the two nations as the conflict continues.
Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Eastern Europe, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent