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Rotation of North Korean troops in Russia and recruitment of foreign mercenaries
In September 2026, Ukrainian intelligence reported the rotation of around 25,000 North Korean servicemen in Russia, with 8,000 remaining in the Kursk region. It was also revealed that Russia has recruited over 28,000 foreign mercenaries to participate in the war against Ukraine, prompting Ukrainian authorities to take countermeasures.
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13 September
11 September
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