(VOICE OF NAIJA)- No fewer than 10,000 North Korean troops have reportedly joined Russia in the war against Ukraine, deployed initially to Kursk.
This deployment could complicate Russia’s command structure due to language barriers, differing tactics, and unfamiliarity with Russian equipment, potentially causing friendly fire risks.
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North Korea’s involvement underscores the deepening Moscow-Pyongyang alliance, solidified by a mutual defense treaty, and reflects Russia’s need for munitions and manpower.
The infusion of DPRK forces may prompt Ukraine’s Western allies to intensify support and expand permissible Ukrainian targets within Russian territory, potentially shifting the conflict into a more volatile phase.
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