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Ukraine reports that the first North Korean units have entered the active "warzones" in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

The North Korean soldiers are reportedly under the command of Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-bek Yevkurov.

Published October 25, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine reports that the first North Korean units have entered the active "warzones" in Russia's Kursk Oblast. The North Korean soldiers are reportedly under the command of Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-bek Yevkurov.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-10-25).