North Korea’s Secret Troop Upgrade Package for Ukraine
Rumors swirling across Kyiv’s intelligence circles say Pyongyang is planning to dispatch a 30,000‑strong squadlet of soldiers to bolster Vladimir Putin’s summer “big‑bang” offensive.
Shortly 15,000 North Korean troops have already taken the front line to fight in Ukraine, with an additional 11,000 sent last year. Those deployments cost about 6,000 combatants dead or wounded.
They’re Not Just Bringing the Cannon
- Ballistic missiles that can take the sky
- Mills of ammunition – a “million‑round” stash of artillery shells and bullets
- Military engineers and sappers ready to dig, build, and demolish
Ukrainian officials are hinting that these soldiers could find themselves firing guns, launching missiles, or even just standing in a line to boost morale – all for the “large‑scale offensive” operations.
Neat Tricks from the North
According to a February interview with South Korean outlet The Chosun, Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov claimed that the North Korean forces are sharpening their military playbook in Ukraine. “They’re modernizing tech and improving missile accuracy,” he said, implying the soldiers are getting a bit of a science‑fiction upgrade on the battlefield.
Putin’s 12,000‑Man Power‑Up
On the 6th of August 2024, Ukrainian troops pushed into Russia’s Kursk region, after which Putin sent an additional 12,000 North Korean units into the Kursk Oblast to back up Russian forces. Budanov declared that despite heavy casualties, the North Koreans are still actively engaged in joint operations with Russia – undoubtedly “this war has mobilized the full military capabilities” of the nations involved.
So there it is: a secret alliance that’s more than just a “peaceful” partnership, and it’s going to see soldiers from Pyongyang marching on no less than a summer offensive. Stay tuned for updates, or better yet, subscribe and get the real‑time scoop straight to your screen.
