Zelenskyy reports North Korea preparing to deploy 10,000 troops to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced intelligence reports indicating that North Korea is preparing to deploy an additional 10,000 troops to support Russian forces in the ongoing war. This development marks a significant escalation in the internationalization of the conflict, as Kyiv warns of deeper military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Date: September 29, 2026

Location: Border regions, Russia

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: ground battle

Severity: CRITICAL

Source: RBC-Ukraine

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