Thousands of DPRK soldiers are trained in Russia, before sending to the front to Ukraine - WP

Moscow can use North Korean soldiers to fight in Kursk region. Thus, writes the publications, Russian units will be released for war in the territory of Ukraine. Several thousand North Korean infantrymen are currently undergoing training in Russia and can be sent to Ukraine by the end of this year. About it writes The Washington Post with reference to an anonymous employee of Ukrainian military intelligence.

A representative of GUR MOU reported that North Korean officers are already in the territory of Ukraine occupied by Russia to observe the Russian troops and study the battlefield. However, yet Kyiv has not seen any combat unit from North Korea. The official of the Ukrainian military intelligence stated that it is unclear where the Koreans trained in Russia will be deployed at the front.

Moscow, for example, could use them in the border areas of Russia, freeing up their regular troops to fight in Ukraine. "It can be significant help. Especially when it comes to releasing reserves in the territory of the Russian Federation itself," the intelligence representative said. And some South Korean experts consider such a scenario possible, the publication notes.

Pyongyana's weapons are based on old Soviet technologies, but the North Koreans have made changes that require personal leadership and supervision, said the former adviser to South Korean intelligence, a North Korea analyst at the Institute of Political Research asan in Seul Chad. "This weapon is used on the front line, so of course, the North Koreans will control its use on the front line, not from Moscow," CH said.

He added that the presence of technical advisers can be a sign that Pyongyang supplies not only shells that can easily and simply shoot from Russian systems, but also more modern weapons, such as armored vehicles, missiles and jet fire systems that require personal presence .

At the same time, a military intelligence officer confirmed that on October 3, the missile strike led to the death of North Korean officers who did not directly participate in hostilities, but were servicemen who were already integrated into Russian troops. According to the newspaper, North Korea has previously sent its military consultants to assist with the use of its weapons and technologies.

In 2016, North Korean experts advised Syrian authorities in the management of chemical and missile factories. North Korea also used military assistance, including weapons and training, to strengthen bilateral relations with other developing countries, in particular in Africa. And during the Vietnam War, North Korea sent pilots to help protect the region from US air attacks.