Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed the first combat engagement between Ukrainian troops and recently deployed North Korean units, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Umerov mentioned that the North Korean soldiers are mixed with Russian troops and their uniforms are misidentified, complicating the determination of any North Korean casualties.
Intelligence reports suggest a significant North Korean military presence near the Ukrainian border, with estimates of up to 12,000 combat troops being deployed to support Russia.
The recent deployment of North Korean forces represents a major shift in the war, approaching its 1,000-day mark, and involves direct involvement in Europe's largest conflict since WWII.
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