North Korea sends 10,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine, Pentagon reports

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to support its invasion of Ukraine, according to the Pentagon. Some soldiers are already near the Kursk border, where Russia is facing challenges against Ukrainian forces. NATO chief Mark Rutte confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops in Kursk, describing it as a significant escalation in North Korea's involvement in the conflict. This development follows Russian claims of thwarting an armed incursion from Ukraine. In related news, Russian airstrikes on Kharkiv resulted in at least four deaths, as reported by the city's mayor. This attack highlights ongoing violence in the region amid the conflict.