Officers from Ukraine's Military Intelligence Service (HUR) on Saturday intercepted radio conversations between North Korean soldiers supporting Russia in the war against Ukraine, the Ukraineska Pravda website reported.
A North Korean soldier's conversation was intercepted. ordered to retreat
During the conversation, North Korean officials first called the “mechanic” and then instructed him to return immediately, Ukrainian intelligence reported on social media.
The North Koreans who were overheard were believed to be in the Russian border region of Kursk, where the Ukrainian military has been conducting operations since August 6.
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According to media reports, North Korean soldiers have already appeared near the Ukrainian front multiple times. On October 3, a Ukrainian missile attack near Donetsk killed more than 20 soldiers fighting on the Russian side, including six North Korean officers.
War in Ukraine. North Koreans join Russians too
A short time later, information emerged that Russia had captured 18 defected North Korean soldiers who had left their positions in the Kursk region mentioned above without orders. The group of North Korean military personnel in this area was to consist of a total of 40 soldiers. Military personnel then took part in offensive operations against the Ukrainian military.
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British intelligence findings indicate that North Korean soldiers will acquire Russian citizenship. The idea is that they can pretend to be residents of Yakutia and Buryatia (far eastern republics that are part of Russia, geographically part of Siberia) and join the Russian army.
Cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Not just soldiers
In addition to sending troops, North Korea is already supporting Russia with an estimated millions of rounds of ammunition. North Korea also supplies ballistic missiles to partner countries, which was confirmed by Ukrainian military findings.
See also: They prefer war to the North Korean regime. What will Russia offer Kim's soldiers?
On Friday, reports emerged that Russians fighting in Ukraine had begun using North Korean Type 73 machine guns. Russia's reward is new technology, including military technology that will allow Kim Jong Un's country to develop its military.
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