North Korean troops have reportedly engaged in combat with Ukrainian forces for the first time, according to top Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who previously criticised the Wests lack of action regarding the presence of North Korean troops, stated that these initial battles with North Korea signify a new chapter of instability globally.
However, South Korea has indicated that it does not believe troops on both sides engaged in direct combat but acknowledged there was an incident involving a limited number of North Korean soldiers near the frontline.
Ukraine estimates that around 11,000 North Korean soldiers are located in the Kursk border area, where Ukrainian forces have established a presence.
In recent weeks, South Korean and US intelligence, along with NATO, reported evidence of North Korean troops participating in Russias conflict. Yet, Moscow and Pyongyang have not directly addressed any of these claims.
