South Korea’s defense ministry estimates that 12,000 North Korean troops will be sent to support Russia in their conflict with Ukraine. This move has been confirmed by the United States, who stated that any troops deployed against Ukraine will be considered fair game. The North Korean contingent is expected to consist of special forces, military engineers, and artillery troops. According to the South Korean Defense Minister, 3,000 troops have already been deployed, with the total number expected to reach 12,000. The U.S. National Security Council also confirmed that at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers have arrived in eastern Russia by sea and are undergoing training at Russian military bases. They emphasized that these troops are fair targets and that the Ukrainian military will defend themselves against them just as they would against Russian soldiers. This development is seen as a significant provocation, and South Korea and the United States have pledged not to stand by and do nothing in the face of this threat. The situation has raised concerns about potential casualties among North Korean soldiers as they engage in combat against Ukraine.
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