Around 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia for drone training ahead of their deployment in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy chief reported. National Intelligence Service Director Cho Tae-yong shared these details, indicating more troops have recently arrived in the region, according to lawmaker Park Sunwon.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said North Korean troops have gone to Russia. If they end up joining the war in Ukraine on Russia's behalf, Austin said it will have impacts in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.

Kirby noted that the North Korean soldiers in point are currently getting basic combat and familiarisation training at three Russian sites.

North Korean troops are now in Russia receiving training on drones and other equipment.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said there is evidence that North Korea troops are in Russia, and it remained to be seen what they would be doing there

Seoul’s spy agency claims that Pyongyang sent a “large-scale” troop deployment to help its ally.

UNITED NATIONS: North Korea has not sent troops to Russia to help Moscow fight Ukraine, one of its United Nations representatives said on Monday (Oct 22), dismissing Seoul's claims as "groundless rumour". South Korea's spy agency said Friday that Pyongyang sent a "large-scale" troop deployment to help