North Korean troops in russia's Kursk Oblast are ready to engage in combat, but have not yet taken part in combat operations.This was stated by the deputy

The North Korean (DPRK) military remains on the territory of Russia's Kursk Oblast, ready to engage in combat at any time, according to the Pentagon. Source: Sabrina Singh, Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of Defense,

Ukrainian forces have reportedly engaged North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region in the first known combat involving these units, according to Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation head, Andriy Kovalenko.

North Korean soldiers, stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast, have already participated in battles against Ukrainian troops, Anatolii Barhylevych, Chief of AFU General Staff said at the national television.

North Korean troops are in Russia, ready for combat, but not yet engaged in Ukraine. Cooperation between Russia and North Korea intensifies.