South Korean Defense Minister suggests North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine, citing six killed.

South Korea's Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, stated it is "highly likely" that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Reports indicate that six North Korean officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on October 3. The South Korean government believes more North Korean soldiers will be deployed, reflecting a military alliance formed between Russia and North Korea amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.