North Korean soldiers ‘brought in again’ on Kursk frontline as Putin admits ‘very difficult’ situation - Russian military bloggers say new Kursk attack came 'like a bolt from the blue’

North Koreans are increasingly aware of the Russia deployment, despite state efforts to keep a tight lid on it, local sources told Radio Free Asia.

North Korean soldiers had been missing from combat, fueling speculation they were pulled back after taking heavy losses.

Ukraine claims that North Korean troops have rejoined Russian forces on the frontline after reportedly being withdrawn due to heavy losses. President Zelensky warns of escalating threats as new assaults take place in the Kursk OP areas.