Ukrainian forces have engaged North Korean troops for the first time in the Kursk region of Russia, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials. Reports indicate that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers are training in Russia, with concerns that their presence could escalate the conflict further. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the West for a muted response to North Korea's military support for Russia, while the UN warns that this development could internationalize the war. There are reports of North Korean casualties, although details remain scarce. Additionally, a captured Russian soldier recounted how North Korean troops endangered their own unit by mistakenly firing in the wrong direction. The involvement of North Korean forces highlights the ongoing international complexities and alliances forming in this conflict.