The U.S. says there will be a "firm response" as Ukrainian forces holding ground in Russia's Kursk region now face North Korean troops "engaging in combat."

South Korean and US intelligence services have confirmed the participation of North Korean soldiers in hostilities in Russia, particularly in Kursk Oblast. Source: ISW Details: South Korea's National Intelligence Service reported on 13 November that North Korean troops were participating in hostilities in Russia,

It seems Vladimir Putin is determined to finally put an end to the Ukrainian mini-invasion, as reports say he has amassed 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops to lead the first major ground assault in the Kursk region.