On October 26, 400 North Korean troops arrived in the western part of Russia's Kursk region.
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On October 26, 400 North Korean troops arrived in western Kursk region
North Korean troops are being dispatched to Kursk Oblast, a Russian border region facing a Ukrainian offensive
The call took place between servicemen of Russia's 810th Separate Marine Brigade, which is part of the country's Southern Military District's 18th Army.
North Korean troops arrived in Kursk region and were being integrated into Russian units with translator support.
Ukrainian forces reduced their bridgehead in Kursk Oblast but continue successful operations with Western weapons
North Korean troops have arrived in the war zone.
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