Zelensky warns of Russian deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is currently selecting and training approximately 10,000 North Korean troops for subsequent deployment to the front lines of the war in Ukraine. This development marks a significant escalation in the internationalization of the conflict, as Russia seeks to bolster its manpower reserves through foreign military cooperation.
Date: September 29, 2026
Location: Eastern Europe, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent