Zelensky: North Korea to send 10,000 more troops to Russia; Russia strikes Kyiv, Odesa infrastructure
Ukraine's president claims North Korea is preparing to deploy an additional 10,000 soldiers to support Russia, following earlier reported deployments. Concurrently, Russia launched missile and drone strikes targeting railways, data centers, and ports in Kyiv and Odesa, indicating continued escalation. The claim about North Korean reinforcements is unverified and based on Ukrainian intelligence, while the strikes are confirmed by reports.
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North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia Escalates; Ukraine-South Korea POW Dispute
Ukrainian President Zelensky claims over 8,000 North Korean troops are deployed in Russia, with an additional 10,000 preparing for deployment, indicating a significant escalation in foreign military involvement in the Ukraine conflict. Concurrently, Ukraine's transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea has created diplomatic friction, with Seoul accusing Kyiv of violating a confidentiality agreement. The troop deployment claims are based on Ukrainian intelligence and lack independent verification, while the POW transfer and subsequent diplomatic dispute are confirmed.