| Deploying nation |  North Korea |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  Russia |
| Region | Eastern Europe |
| Military branch | 🪖 Ground forces |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
North Korea: about 11,000 troops (about 10,000 combat, 1,000 engineers). Where: Russia, Kursk region. Status: South Korea’s spy agency estimate at the start of 2026, with about 6,000 North Koreans killed or wounded. No newer official count found
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-02-13.
Sources
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