Shocking Audio Reveals North Korean Troops in Russia Issuing Orders for Ukraine War

The Ukrainian military revealed radio transmissions from North Korean troops stationed in Russia’s Kursk region.

On Tuesday, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (DIU) announced via X that it had intercepted recent radio transmissions from North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region and released an audio file. The audio file contains North Korean phrases instructing a colleague to “Get out quickly! Faster, faster, move back.”

While the intercepted communications include code names and other difficult-to-interpret exchanges, portions of the North Korean dialogue issuing commands can be heard.

In the audio file, an individual uses a code name and states that he is disembarking from the ship and moving forward, urging, “Hurry and come out.” The first individual responds with “Understood.”

The Defense Intelligence Directorate explained that “this was a message sent by North Korean troops to other soldiers via radio.” However, the agency did not disclose when the communications were intercepted.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian and U.S. authorities estimate that approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. These troops are believed to be stationed in the Kursk region.

Local Ukrainian media reported last Sunday that some North Korean troops stationed in Kursk had participated in combat, engaging with Ukrainian forces.

Previously, on November 20, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) stated that North Korean soldiers had been assigned to local airborne brigades and marine units, with some reportedly participating in combat. The NIS added that there is specific intelligence indicating casualties among North Korean troops deployed to the Ukraine war, and they are closely monitoring the situation.