Pentagon opens door for Ukraine to target North Korean soldiers near frontline
US-donated weapons can now be used against North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces. Pentagon confirms about 10‚000 North Korean soldiers moved to Russia with some heading towards combat zones
The Pentagon made a game-changing announcement yesterday about US-donated weapons: Ukraine can fire them at North Korean soldiers who join Russian forces. Sabrina Singh‚ Pentagonʼs spokeswoman confirmed that North Korean troops would be treated as co-belligerents in the conflict
Intelligence reports show that from roughly 10‚000 North-Korean soldiers sent to Russia (which is three times more than earlier estimates) some units are now moving closer to combat areas. Singh pointed out: “We have growing worries that Russia plans to use these troops near Ukraineʼs border in Kursk Oblast; either in direct combat or support roles“
If they are in combat‚ theyʼre fighting the Ukrainians‚ who are fighting for their sovereign territory. And weʼve made a commitment to Ukraine that weʼre going to continue to support them with whatever it takes
The US keeps some limits in-place though:
* No long-range Atacms missiles for cross-border strikes
* British Storm Shadow missiles cant be used for raids into Russia
* Other weapon systems are ok to use on Russian soil
Joe Biden called this situation “very dangerous“ while casting his vote in Delaware. NATOʼs chief Mark Rutte backed-up these reports after meeting South Korean intelligence: he confirmed NK troops movement to Kursk region
Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha says they warned about this for weeks and wants allies to remove long-range strike limits. His message on social media was clear - its time to listen to Ukraine and lift these restrictions
