November 5, 2024 saw the horrific history of the Russia-Ukraine conflict with North Korea now actively involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, seeing the deployment of approximately 8,000 troops to the Kursk region.
This involvement makes the situation even more bitter since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
According to Kyiv reports, Andrii Kovalenko, head of department at the Department of National Security and Defense of Ukraine, confirmed the presence of North Korean troops on the front lines.
Although details of the accident have not been released, attacks on North Korean military forces have been occurring in spades, indicating an intensifying battle.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha urged European countries to immediately intervene to take decisive action against North Korea's involvement in this conflict.
In a press conference, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, asked for permission to use long-range weapons from the West and if allowed, they would attack all North Korean military camps in Russia.
North Korea's actions have not only changed the fighting situation, but have also caused concern at the international level.
The situation at Kursk is now more tense, with North Korean troops being made a military target by the White House if they engage in combat.
President Zelenskyy emphasized that with the increased presence of North Korean troops, Ukraine needs greater help from allies.
