According to Ivan Tymochko, the head of the Council of Reservists of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia may relocate soldiers from North Korea to the Kursk region. In an interview on the channel “My-Ukraine,” Tymochko noted that these military personnel are already taking part in the war against Ukraine. Initially, they were involved as operators of North Korean missiles and artillerymen who helped adapt ammunition to Russian weapon systems. But what will happen next?
Scale of presence of North Korean military personnel
According to Tymochko, the Russians actively use North Korean soldiers in various combat zones. Recently, it became known that Russia may deploy an additional 10-20 thousand soldiers from North Korea to the war. This is a significant number of military personnel, and they are likely to be initially deployed in the Kursk region to adapt to combat conditions. Tymochko stated that the Russian authorities may use the presence of North Koreans for political maneuvers, referring to them as allies.
Passports for North Korean military personnel
There is a possibility that North Korean soldiers will be provided with Russian passports. This could be part of the tactics that Russia has already used with the Buryat battalion. After this, they might be sent to the front in Ukraine, depending on their combat effectiveness.
Preparation and Possible Actions
Furthermore, it has been revealed that North Korea has already sent its Special Operations Forces to participate in the war against Ukraine. During a meeting in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Pyongyang may provide Russia with up to 10 thousand soldiers. At the same time, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that around 11 thousand North Korean soldiers are already undergoing combat training in eastern Russia and will be deployed to the front by November 1.
North Korea actively supports Russia in the war against Ukraine by providing a significant number of military personnel. Although initially used as artillery and missile operators, they can now become fully integrated into combat units. Russia plans to utilize this contingent both in the Kursk region and on the territory of Ukraine, making their presence an important component of the Kremlin’s military plans.
