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North Korean troops may appear on the front lines in Ukraine by the end of the year, says Washington Post Polina Buyanova

North Korean soldiers may soon be on the front lines/Collage 24 Channel

Several thousand soldiers from North Korea are currently undergoing training in Russia and may be sent to the front lines in Ukraine before the end of this year.

A representative of Ukrainian military intelligence told The Washington Post journalists about this on condition of anonymity. Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov allegedly rejected claims that Pyongyang was sending its troops to fight in Ukraine, calling them “deception.”

North Korean soldiers may soon be at the front

The WP source said that North Korean officers are already in the occupied territories to observe Russian troops and study the battlefield. At the same time, Ukraine has not yet seen any North Korean units participating in the fighting.

The military intelligence representative noted that it is not yet clear where exactly on the front the combat units that are training in Russia will be stationed. According to him, Moscow can use them in the border regions of Russia to free up Russian troops for fighting in Ukraine.

This can have a significant impact. Especially if we are talking about freeing up reserves on the territory of Russia itself, the source said.

It is noted that some South Korean experts also call such a scenario possible.

By the way, a high-ranking EU diplomat previously stated that the European Union has no evidence of the presence of North Korean troops on the territory of Ukraine. However, the EU continues to monitor developments.

Air currents are changing rapidly, and although frosts are forecast for the weekend of October 12-13 only in the West, a significant cold snap is expected in the future.

More details about the weather in Ukraine for 10 days were told by the forecaster of the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Natalia Ptukha in a comment to ICTV Fakty.

Weather forecast for the weekend — October 12 and 13

The atmospheric front will bring rain to all northern, central and southern regions, but as it moves eastward, its effect will gradually decrease.

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— The main thing associated with this front is, — behind it, air currents change and cold air masses from the northwest will rapidly enter the territory of Ukraine. Therefore, we will have a noticeable decrease in temperature, — explains Ptukha.

It will be expressed in the fact that On October 12 in Lviv, Rivne and Volyn regions on the soil surface frosts of 0-3 ° C, and on the night of October 13 in the western regions frosts are expected even in the air.

< p > According to Ptukha, during the day it will also be cool, but still at quite comfortable values ​​for autumn — on Saturday in most regions +9-16 ° C, in the South — up to +22 ° C.

< p > However, from Sunday even in the southern regions she predicts a noticeable drop in temperature — to +12-17 ° C. In most areas during the day +8-15 °С.

Weather in Ukraine from Monday, October 14

From October 14, Ukraine will be under the influence of a new atmospheric front from the west. We are talking about a cyclone that will move through the Baltic countries in an easterly direction and partially affect our territory.

— We will be in a low pressure field, so on the 14th-15th cloudy autumn weather will prevail, sometimes with light rain. However, from October 16th, an anticyclone will already dominate in most regions, which will provide weather in the second half of the week mainly without precipitation, but an increase in temperature is unlikely, — says the forecaster.

In general, throughout the week there will be real autumn coolness, relatively frosts: in the first half of — definitely not, and then we need to check.

The temperature at night in most parts of the territory is +3-8 °C, during the day — up to +8-13 °С, in the southern regions +12-17 °С.

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Weather forecast for October 15-16

Light rain in places on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, on October 15 in the South, at night also in most of the western and central regions, and during the day on October 16 and in the West of the country without precipitation.

The night temperature will be +2-8 °C, during the day it will warm up to +7-13 °C.

In the highlands of the Carpathians during the day on October 15 and at night on October 16 in places light wet snow. Here the temperature during the day — around 0 °С.

Advisory forecast for October 17-21

According to preliminary forecasts, dry and cold weather is expected in Ukraine on October 17-19.

Severe frosts of 0-5 °С are possible at night, and during the day — within +3-9 °С, in the southern part — up to +7-12 °С.

But already on October 20-21 light rains may return, probably a temperature increase of 3-6 degrees.

The DPRK's increased activity after Putin's visit is of great concern to two countries: how can they react? Dzvenislava Moshovskaya

There is information that North Korea is likely planning to send part of its regular armed forces to Ukraine to support Russia. We are talking either about assault units that will attack the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, or engineering troops that will repair equipment in the Donetsk region. World leaders are still watching these events unfold.

Chief consultant of the National Institute for Strategic Studies Ivan Us told 24 Kanal that Russia's agreements with the DPRK are the materialization of the construction of a modern axis of evil. According to him, if North Korea not only helps the Russians with shells, but also wants to send its military, then this should make other countries think, because such actions expand the boundaries of the conflict.

DPRK military on the territory of Ukraine

Ivan Us noted that information recently appeared about the death of 6 North Korean officers who died in the Donetsk region.

If they came under fire, it means they were on Ukrainian territory and took direct part in the war. That is, North Korean forces are fighting against Ukraine. It is important to record this for future negotiations, he said.

North Korea's Activity

The chief consultant of the National Institute for Strategic Studies noted that such activity by North Korea should definitely worry its neighbors. He explained that the security agreement that Vladimir Putin concluded with Kim Jong-un could pose a greater threat than it did before.

Please note! In June 2024, Russia and the DPRK signed a strategic partnership agreement. Putin allegedly said that he does not plan to involve North Korean troops in the war in Ukraine. The greatest concern in the world is the arms trade between the countries, where the DPRK supplies ammunition to Russia, and in return, the latter transfers military technology.

The South Korean Security Council immediately responded to the agreement between Russia and the DPRK. Previously, they were ready to send Ukraine only humanitarian aid, but now they will consider the possibility of providing our country with lethal weapons.

South Korea understands that if the DPRK, in addition to shells and missiles, plans to transfer something else to Russia, then there is no guarantee that the Kremlin will not also provide what North Korea really needs, – noted Ivan Us.

He added that this, of course, worries not only South Korea, but also Japan. These countries need to step up their efforts to prevent this axis of evil from establishing itself in the world to become an even greater threat.

Explosions in Sumy thundered during an air raid alarm on the night of 12 October.

Local Telegram channels report this.

Explosions in Sumy on October 11: what is known

The Sumy Regional Military Administration (OVA) reported that late in the evening of October 11, the Russian army launched a missile strike on a residential area of ​​the regional center.

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— One explosion was recorded. Preliminary, no one was hurt. All necessary services are working at the scene. The consequences of the Russian attack are being clarified, — the report says.

Before this, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the launch of guided aerial bombs (GAB) in the direction of Sumy region. The military also indicated the launch of a KAB in the direction of Belopolye, which is in the Sumy region.

The Air Force did not report the missile attack, as indicated by the OVA.

You can watch live where the sirens were turned on in Ukraine on the interactive map of air raid alarms on Fakty ICTV.

The full-scale war in Ukraine continues already the 962nd day.

You can follow the situation in the cities on the interactive map of military operations in Ukraine.

“I have no appetite for this”: Speaker Johnson made scandalous remarks about aid to Ukraine Vladislav Kravtsov

Mike Johnson embarrassed himself with a statement about aid to Ukraine/Collage 24 Channel

Mike Johnson embarrassed himself with a statement about aid to Ukraine. The Speaker of the US House of Representatives expects that in the future there will be no need to provide support to our country.

After all, he has already “lost his appetite” for supporting Ukraine. Mike Johnson stated this in an interview for Punchbowl News.

What Johnson said about aid to Ukraine

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives noted that he “has no appetite for further funding of Ukraine.” And he also hopes that it will not be necessary.

If Donald Trump wins, I believe that he will actually be able to end this conflict (the war against Ukraine – Channel 24). I really do, – Johnson said.

He also expressed hope that former US President Donald Trump, if re-elected, can call Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and tell him to stop the war. According to Johnson, everyone in the world is tired of the war and wants to find a solution to end it.

In addition, the speaker warned that if Kamala Harris becomes President of the United States, the war in Ukraine, which is ongoing, “is unlikely to come to an end.” Johnson described this scenario as “desperate and dangerous.”

By the way, Mike Johnson earlier asked Volodymyr Zelensky to fire the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, accusing her of “election interference.” This happened after the Ukrainian president visited a defense plant in Pennsylvania headed by an ally of Kamala Harris.

The campaign team of US presidential candidate Donald Trump has requested military aircraft for additional security during Trump's flights in the final weeks of the campaign.

This is due to threats that those around Trump expect from Iran, which is actively fighting Israel.

According to The Washington Post, the increased security measures also include expanded restrictions on flights over his residences and rallies, bulletproof glass, and multiple military vehicles to transport Trump.

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Trump has requested US military aircraft for his protection

The newspaper notes that such requests are “unusual and unprecedented”, since no candidate in modern US history has been transported on military aircraft before the election.

The requests from Trump's campaign came after the US presidential candidate's advisers received information in which the government stated that Iran was still actively plotting to assassinate him, WP writes, citing letters received by the publication. Trump's advisers have become increasingly concerned about the threat of drones and missiles, the people said.

Secret Service officials did not respond to specific questions about their discussions with the Trump campaign, but service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement that Trump is receiving the “highest level of protection.”

Also, a letter sent to the campaign by Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. said the government is evaluating what additional security equipment can be provided to Trump.

— The former president regularly receives assistance from the Defense Department to protect him, including bomb disposal, canine units and airlift,— Guglielmi said.

The Secret Service is also imposing temporary restrictions on flights “over the former president's residence and during his travels,”, he added.

— In addition, the former president is provided with the highest level of security technology, including unmanned aerial vehicles, counter-drone systems, ballistic and other advanced technological systems, — the representative of the Service added.

It is noteworthy that former American officials, writes WP, say that they are not aware of any presidential candidate receiving a military aircraft. One person who has served in senior Republican positions under several administrations said it would be “unusual” if the Secret Service granted such a request.

Trump's opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, receives Marine Corps protection as vice president and flies on Air Force Two, which is a military aircraft.

Biden responds to Trump's security request

Reacting to the claims, US President Joe Biden said Trump should be given the same level of security as if he were the sitting president.

Biden also added that Trump's request to use the military would be granted if it was appropriate rules for protecting the sitting president, Reuters writes.

The U.S. Secret Service has come under fire in the past for the first assassination attempt on Trump in July, which led to the resignation of its director and other changes to its security system.

However, it is generally accepted that there were two assassination attempts on Trump during the U.S. election campaign. The second occurred while Trump was playing golf in Pennsylvania, and a shootout between a man and a Secret Service officer occurred near his location.

Putin lacks troops to defeat Ukraine and defend Russia, – Atlantic Council Polina Buyanova

The operation in Kursk region showed the problems of the Russian army/Collage 24 Channel

The operation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region showed that the overloaded Russian troops are much more vulnerable than it seems. At the same time, this does not mean that the Russian army is on the verge of collapse.

The unprecedented operation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces on Russian territory has exposed the limitations of the Kremlin's military machine, according to an article by analyst Peter Dickinson for the Atlantic Council.

The Kursk operation has exposed the problems of the Russian army

According to the author, many continue to view the Russian army as an unstoppable force with virtually unlimited supplies of men and equipment. However, it is now becoming increasingly clear that Putin's attempt to conquer Ukraine has in fact left his army unable to defend Russia.

Volodymyr Zelensky initially hoped that Ukraine would be able to force Putin to redeploy troops through the Kursk operation. However, this has not happened yet. However, the Russian army continues to gradually advance in eastern Ukraine

At the same time, the fact that Putin had to choose between invading Ukraine and defending Russia is in itself indicative.

Of course, this does not mean that the Russian army is on the verge of collapse. On the contrary, Putin recently announced ambitious plans to further increase the size of his army to one and a half million soldiers, which will make it the second largest in the world after China. He could also announce a new wave of mobilization, but this could potentially spark domestic unrest and convince thousands of young Russians to flee the country, the article says.

Without sufficient reserves, the Kremlin is counting on the Ukrainian troops themselves leaving the Kursk region due to Kyiv's lack of the necessary forces and under the influence of the situation on the eastern front.

The day before, it became known that Russia had transferred two MiG-31K fighters to Belarus, which can carry high-speed Kinzhal missiles.

And although the distance for Kinzhal missiles from Belarus is extremely short, the National Security and Defense Council also points to the threat of possible provocations, to which MiG-31K missile carriers could be involved.

At present, there are at least two MiG-31K aircraft known to be on the territory of Belarus. However, it is unknown whether the corresponding Kinzhal missiles will be delivered to them separately.

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What is the significance of such transfers of aviation equipment from Russia to Belarus, what could this mean for the war, and will the Kremlin convince the regime of Alexander Lukashenko to join the hostilities — ICTV Facts looked into this with a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war, reserve major of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Alexey Getman.

Why Russia transferred the MiG-31K to Belarus

According to the military man, the Kremlin wants to create additional pressure on both official Kyiv and Ukraine's Western partners.

— Kinzhal can be launched from Belarus to Kyiv, then it will arrive much faster, because it covers about 3 km per second. Therefore, it is possible to calculate how many seconds it will take to fly from the border of Belarus to Kyiv. It is tens of seconds. You may not have time to react, — he says.

At the same time, it is still unclear why Moscow chose this method with the transfer of aircraft, since these MiG-31Ks can take off from other Russian cities and then, flying into the airspace of Belarus, launch Kinzhals from there.

— It is not necessary to have a plane in Belarus for this. I think it is to do it publicly, because everyone can calculate the speed of the Kinzhal. Therefore, this is most likely pressure, — the military believes.

Note that the last time MiG-31K aircraft were reported on the territory of Belarus was in November 2022. At that time, the UK Ministry of Defense intelligence wrote precisely that the Kremlin wanted to create pressure on Western countries in this way.

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A separate option, Alexey Getman also highlights that Russia could transfer its MiG-31Ks to Belarus in order to service or repair them on Belarusian territory, or simply store them.

Thus, Russian MiG-31K fighters on Belarusian territory will be protected from Ukrainian strikes.

— There is military equipment, not only Russian, on the territory of Belarus. And they can do it, since they are in the CSTO. And officially, so to speak, without violating any international rules. But if there is Russian equipment in Belarus, and it does not fire at us from the territory of Belarus, then we do not have the legal right to attack these objects. Therefore, yes, this can also be considered, in particular, as protection from our attacks, — he says.

Massive shelling of Ukraine is possible

A reserve major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine notes that, on the other hand, these maneuvers may be part of the preparation for a massive shelling of Ukraine, which the Russian Federation is preparing. According to Alexey Getman, this shelling may take place soon, since the last massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine was at the end of August. Consequently, the Russian army was able to accumulate missiles and drones to carry out new strikes.

— Now more than a month and a half have passed. During this time, they had the opportunity to produce from 150 to 200 new missiles. Therefore, the strike could be very massive. It could be at least 200 missiles plus an unknown number of Shaheeds. And we are talking about various missiles, both cruise and ballistic, — the expert explains.

Belarus's involvement in the war

Alexey Getman notes that air targets have repeatedly flown into Ukraine from the territory of Belarus, however, there is no talk yet of the direct involvement of the Lukashenko regime in the war against Ukraine.

— Belarus can be considered in a state of war when their troops try to cross our border, — he says.

Another option for how Belarus can be drawn into the war, the reserve major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine says, is the use of ground installations from the territory of Belarus to strike Ukraine.

— Then all military and military-related facilities on the territory of Belarus immediately become our legitimate target. And we will strike back. And they know it very well. That is why Putin wants to drag in North Korea and drag in Belarus… But Lukashenko also understands perfectly well that retaliatory strikes will be immediate. And he has no chance to defend himself, — says Getman.

Recall that earlier the Minister of Defense of South Korea stated that the DPRK would probably send some of its regular troops to Ukraine in support of Russia. ICTV Facts analyzed why such statements were made now and how dictatorships want to intimidate Western leaders.

Russians are forced to increase spending on the war in Ukraine to avoid mobilization, – GUR Dmitry Usik

Problems in the Russian army/Collage 24 Channel

Russia is actively using the financial instrument to avoid general mobilization for a longer period of time amid major losses. The Kremlin fears that radical steps will exacerbate social tensions.

The Main Intelligence Directorate notes that the announcement of mobilization in Russia could lead to unwanted protests in large cities.

Problems in the Russian army

The GUR writes that in the summer and early fall of 2024, Kremlin strategists spread rumors that general mobilization would be announced in Russia after the so-called “municipal elections” that took place on September 8.

It is noted that these statements were the Kremlin's way of testing the mood of the Russian population. Obviously, the results did not satisfy the authorities.

Therefore, the main factor that now allows Russia to delay the decision on general mobilization, and in the future, remains money, – the intelligence writes.

However, the constant increase in starting payments for signing a contract, which in some regions of Russia already reaches several million rubles, shows a decrease in the number of those wishing to participate in the occupation army.

Also, the Russian army lacks so-called “ideological” soldiers among the masses. Therefore, at recruitment points, new recruits in the Russian army are given special propaganda manuals. “These papers for ideological processing contain traditional cliches about the “vile West and the NATO bloc”, “denazification”, “one people” and other propaganda nonsense about “defending Russia” during the war in Ukraine,” the GUR notes. It is noted that the available financial resource will allow the Russians to replace losses without general mobilization at least until the end of 2024.

Are North Korean soldiers participating in the war against Ukraine: the European Union commented for the first time Sofia Nazarenko Polina Buyanova

The EU responded to whether the DPRK sent its troops to Ukraine/Collage 24 Channel

The European Union has no evidence of the presence of troops from North Korea on the territory of Ukraine. However, the EU continues to monitor developments.

A senior EU diplomat stated this on condition of anonymity, reports 24 Channel. It is worth noting that earlier journalists from The Guardian claimed that North Korean army servicemen could have participated in the war against Ukraine on the side of Russia.

Did the DPRK send its troops to Ukraine

The interlocutor confirmed that the DPRK transferred one million artillery shells and other types of various weapons to Russia. However, the EU has no information yet on whether North Korean soldiers are present on the battlefield.

We have no evidence of the presence of North Korean troops on the ground. We have seen some information in the media. We have no intelligence that would allow us to believe that this is the case, the diplomat said.

He noted that after the assistance provided by the DPRK, assistance with the deployment of North Korean soldiers would be a “reasonable step.” Now the European Union will continue to monitor developments.

В The EU also added that they have no evidence of the transfer of military weapons from China to Russia.

By the way, Kim Jong-un previously announced the acceleration of the transformation of the DPRK. The North Korean leader wants to turn his country into a “military superpower with nuclear weapons”.