South Korean Satellite Images Show Russian Ships Transporting North Korean Special Forces
Seoul, South Korea – South Korean intelligence officials have confirmed that Russian warships were observed transporting North Koreanspecial forces troops, according to images captured by a South Korean satellite. The images, released by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) on October 18, show Russianships operating near the North Korean port city of Chongjin on October 12.
The NIS report, titled Confirmation of North Korean Special Forces Participation in theRusso-Ukrainian War, includes three satellite images. Two of the images, showing military facilities in Ussuriysk, Primorsky Krai, and Khabarovsk Krai, are credited to Airbus, a European aerospace company. The third image,depicting Russian ships transporting North Korean troops, is not attributed to a specific source.
A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the unattributed image was captured by a South Korean satellite. The image shows Russian ships loading and unloadingpersonnel and equipment at the port of Chongjin.
The NIS has not provided further details about the nature of the North Korean special forces deployment, including their destination or their role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, the images raise concerns about potential North Korean involvement in the war and the implications for regional security.
The revelation comes amid growing tensions between North Korea and the international community over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs. North Korea has been a vocal supporter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and has been accused of providing military aid to Moscow.
The South Korean government has expressed concern about the potential for North Koreanmilitary involvement in the war, and has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
References:
- Yonhap News Agency. (2024, October 20). South Korean satellite images show Russian ships transporting North Korean special forces. Retrieved from [link to original article]
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