Zelensky reported 8,000 North Korean troops currently in Russia and plans for 10,000 more.
Ukrainian President Zelensky reported that Russia currently hosts over 8,000 North Korean personnel and is preparing to deploy an additional 10,000 after training. He also said Russia has intensified its overall mobilization and is expanding foreign recruitment.
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- First reported
- 28 Sep 2026 · 19:21 UTC
- Latest development
- 28 Sep 2026 · 19:21 UTC
- Intensity
- 2 / 5
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