North Korean troops have now entered Russia’s war with Ukraine in a major way, and some have been killed, Western officials say.

South Korea's military said on Monday that it has detected signs of North Korea preparing to send more troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. North Korea has already provided 240mm multiple rocket launchers and 170mm self-propelled howitzers,

South Korea's military has said that North Korea is preparing to continue aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine, despite casualties.