South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces


  • World
  • Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean soldiers have engaged in combat operations against Ukraine alongside their Russian allies, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday.

Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties, after Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia's Kursk region to aid its war with Ukraine.

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