Zelenskyy reports North Korean troop deployment plans to Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly stated that North Korea is preparing to deploy an additional 10,000 troops to support Russian military operations in Ukraine. This intelligence update highlights the deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, raising concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict and the internationalization of the war effort on the Russian side.
Date: September 29, 2026
Location: Frontline, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: RBC-Ukraine