North Korea will send tanks and troops to Russia in a possible military operation

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North Korea to send tanks and troops to Russia in a possible military operation
North Korea to send tanks and troops to Russia in a possible military operation (X @saber_k086)

North Korea plans to send its M-2010 Cheonma-D battle tanks and BTR-80 armored vehicles to Russia, along with their crews.

The information was confirmed by Ukraine’s Chief of Defense Intelligence, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, who noted that while some troops may perform demining and fortification construction, it is uncertain if that will be the sole objective of the mission.

In mid-June, Pyongyang had already announced the deployment of around 6,000 engineering troops to operate in Russia’s Kursk region, carrying out demining and reconstruction. Budanov warns that this move could also allow North Korea to participate in combat operations, leveraging experience gained in large-scale war scenarios, similar to those currently faced by Ukraine and Russia.

The M-2010 Cheonma-D, based on the Soviet BTR-80A, features an 8×8 wheel configuration and is in active service in North Korea. Recently, the country also unveiled the new Cheonma-2 battle tank, previously referred to as M-2020 or M-2024 in Western references, based on the dates of its presentation in parades and military exercises.

Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @saber_k086 | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team

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