CNN: “There are a small number” of North Korean troops in Ukraine already

Western intelligence believes that a “small number” of North Korean soldiers who arrived in Russia for training are already on the territory of​​​​​​​​Ukraine.

Source: this TV channel reported with reference to two sources CNNwriting “European Truth”

Details: According to one of CNN’s Western intelligence correspondents, “it seems that many of them (North Korean military personnel who arrived in Russia – Ed.)” are already on the territory of​​​​​​​​Ukraine.

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An American official, in a conversation with the TV channel, said that the United States still has no confirmation of the direct presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine.

CNN sources note that most of the North Korean military sent to Russia are special forces, and that it is still difficult to assess their effectiveness on the battlefield.

They also expect that at least some North Korean soldiers will abandon their units once on the battlefield, and that the language barrier with the Russians will be a major obstacle to operations.

One Western official told CNN that the number of North Korean troops involved in Russia’s war against Ukraine “could increase.”

“Allies and partners around the world are monitoring, consulting and actively sharing information on this issue as it affects the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions and beyond,” he said.

Latest US assessment, North Korea sent about 10 thousand soldiers to Russia for exercises and participation in hostilities against Ukraine.

The US said so before make consultations with Ukraine, as well as other allies and partners, regarding measures in response to the North Korean troop transfer to Russia.