Since the beginning of January 27, there have been 130 combat engagements on the frontline. Russian forces are actively attacking in the Pokrovsk direction, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Troops from North Korea appear to have fallen back from Russia's frontline after suffering heavy losses when engaging Ukrainian forces.

As whispers of North Korean soldiers joining the conflict in Ukraine circulate, experts and officials analyze the likelihood and potential implications of such a development. The report delves into the evolving alliances between Pyongyang and Moscow,