Warning shots fired after North Korean soldiers cross border
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 South Korea's military fired warning shots after about 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border over the weekend, officials said.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, South Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border into the southern portion of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The incident occurred amidst a backdrop of heightened hostility, with both nations engaging in tit-for-tat...
As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, U.S. officials have raised alarms about the growing military presence along the Russian-Ukrainian border. The Pentagon has warned that up to 50,000 troops, consisting of Russian forces and North Korean soldiers, are preparing to launch an offensive against Ukraine. According to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, these troops are being integrated into Russian military units in the Kursk region, located near the border with Ukraine. Austin expressed concerns that these forces could soon be engaged in combat, signalling a dangerous escalation in the ongoing war. The buildup of these foreign troops, along with reports of Russia providing North Korea with oil, anti-aircraft missiles, and economic aid in exchange for military support, has raised fears of a significant intensification of hostilities. As the conflict continues to evolve, both Russia and North Korea have become increasingly intertwined in military strategy, with the possibility of further destabilising the region. Ukraine, still recovering from its initial offensives, remains on high alert as this new threat looms large.
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The weapons are expected to be used in response to North Korea's decision to send thousands of troops to Russia in support of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to one of the sources.
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Biden was expected to press Xi to use his leverage over Kim Jong Un to dissuade North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia's war in Ukraine but there were no reports any such talks took place.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered mass production of suicide drones after supervising successful tests. This development, occurring amid strengthening military ties with Russia, raises questions about Moscow's technical assistance. Kim emphasized updating military doctrine to reflect global drone warfare trends. North Korea's previous drone activities included penetrating South Korean airspace, reaching sensitive areas including Seoul and presidential office zones.
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Seoul protested Russia's new defense pact with North Korea on Friday, amid rising border tensions, vague threats, and seemingly accidental incursions by North Korean troops.
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Putin Visits North Korea , for First Time in 24 Years.
Putin is set to arrive in Pyongyang
on June 18, 'Time' reports. .
The North Korean city has been plastered
with Russian flags and pictures of..
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