Recently, there has also been information about the establishment of a "special Buryat battalion," which is being staffed with North Korean soldiers. According to sources, the formation of this battalion is taking place based on the 11th Air Assault Brigade. It is expected to comprise around 3,000 military personnel.
The presence of North Korean troops on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine is becoming increasingly evident. South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun reported that North Korea may officially send its regular troops to support the Russian occupiers. Until now, North Korean officers have already been present in the occupied territories of Ukraine as "advisors," and some of them have been eliminated during combat operations near Donetsk.
According to Western media reports, by the end of the year, several thousand North Korean soldiers who have undergone training in Russia may be sent to the front to participate in combat operations.
Experts emphasize that North Korea has the capability to send 100,000 troops in the future, and possibly even more. However, these are currently only theoretical conclusions.
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