USA: North Korean soldiers are engaged in combat in the Kursk region.

According to him, most of the more than ten thousand North Korean soldiers sent to Russia are concentrated in the western part of the Kursk region, where they "have begun to participate in combat operations alongside Russian forces." The North Korean military has undergone training on Russian territory in the use of artillery, drones, conducting infantry operations, and clearing trenches. All of this is essential for carrying out operations on the front lines. Their success, as Patel stated, will depend on their ability to operate jointly with Russian troops. A potential obstacle could be the language barrier, as well as the organization of command and control over combat operations and communication.

The State Department spokesperson expressed that the U.S. is "extremely concerned" about Russia's decision to seek assistance from North Korea for the war in Ukraine. Washington continues consultations with allies to analyze the implications of this decision by Russia.

According to American media, Russia has assembled a 50,000-strong group, part of which includes the North Korean contingent, for an offensive in Kursk.