N.Korean troops engaged in combat in Kursk for first time, US officials say

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korean troops were engaged in combat in Russia’s Kursk in recent days for the first time, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

One of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said they took part in combat on November 4. The officials did not say whether there were any North Korean casualties and did not provide further details on the engagement.

(Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali)