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Russia's Kursk Assault: North Korean Troops and Uncertain US Support
Russia plans a major assault on Ukraine involving North Korean troops, while Ukraine faces multiple military challenges and uncertainty about future US support.
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- What role are North Korean troops playing in the conflict?
- A Ukrainian commander confirmed North Korean troops' participation in combat operations in Kursk and defensive operations in neighboring regions.
- What military action is Russia planning in the Kursk region?
- Russia is amassing a large force, including recently arrived North Korean troops, to assault Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region in the coming days.
- How many troops are reportedly involved in the planned assault?
- Reports suggest around 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops are involved in the planned assault; North Korea has one of the world's largest militaries but lacks combat experience.
- What other military challenges is Ukraine facing besides the potential assault?
- Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region has stalled, and they are facing a powerful Russian offensive in the east, along with constant drone strikes.
- What are the implications of the upcoming US presidential administration change for Ukraine?
- Amidst the ongoing conflict, questions arise about Ukraine's future with the incoming Trump administration, which has expressed doubts about continued US support for Kyiv.