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The Kyiv Independent

First North Korean troops come under fire in Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian official claims

The Kyiv Independent
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North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia 's Kursk Oblast have come under fire, Ukraine official says.

The official did not provide any more details on the circumstances of the engagement or possible losses on the North Korean side.

The Russian border region has seen heavy battles since Ukraine launched a cross-border offensive in early August .

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia 's.

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English

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