> north korean troops have already arrived in the kursk oblast to participate in the full-scale invasion of the ukraine. > this was reported by the press service of the directorate of intelligence of the ukraine (diu). > it is stated that the appearance of north korean troops was recorded on october 23, 2024. > the intelligence officers detail that the north korean soldiers who have arrived in russia are being trained at five military training grounds located in the east of the aggressor state: baranovsky, donguz, yekaterinoslavsky, 248th and 249th. > it will take several weeks to equip and coordinate the north korean military that russia plans to deploy in the war against the ukraine. > according to the defence intelligence of the ukraine, the number of north korean troops deployed is now about 12,000, including 500 officers, and three pyongyang generals. > moscow has appointed deputy defense minister yunus-bek yevkurov as the person responsible for overseeing the training and adaptation of the dprk troops. > the soldiers sent by pyongyang are provided with ammunition, bedding, winter clothing, winter footwear, and hygiene products. > in particular, moscow will provide each north korean with 50 meters of toilet paper and 300 grams of soap on a monthly basis, according to established regulations.
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