Zelenskyy: First North Korean military to be used by Russia in combat zones on Oct 27-28
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky reported on the situation at the front, as well as on Russia's involvement of military personnel from the DPRK; on October 27-28, the first North Korean military personnel will be used by the Russian Federation in combat zones, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“I received a report from Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on the current situation at the frontline, with particular focus on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Lyman directions … He also reported on Russia’s use of North Korean military personnel. According to intelligence, the first North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by Russia to combat zones as early as October 27–28. This is a clear escalation by Russia, which is significant in contrast to all the misinformation widely circulated in Kazan these days,” Zelenskyy said on X Friday.
The President stressed that the world can clearly see that the Russian Federation actually wants to continue the war, so a principled and strong reaction from world leaders is needed.
“North Korea’s actual involvement in combat should not be met with indifference or uncertain commentary, but with tangible pressure on both Moscow and Pyongyang, to uphold the UN Charter and to hold them accountable for this escalation,” Zelenskyy noted.
He also reported that the front in Donetsk region is "difficult", but combat brigades are holding their positions and doing everything possible to destroy the enemy.
Separately, Syrsky also reported on the Kursk operation.
“The buffer zone on Russian territory helps secure Ukraine against Russian attempts to expand the war in the east of our state and is inflicting significant Russian losses. The Commander-in-Chief provided details on the tasks our units are carrying out in designated areas of the Kursk region,” the head of stated said.
