The Haqqin publication reported, citing a statement by the head of the Ukrainian Center for Combating Disinformation, Andrey Kovalenko, that Ukrainian troops allegedly struck North Korean troops, who, according to the Ukrainian side, are in the Kursk region of Russia. In his statement, Kovalenko indicated that "the first DPRK troops have already come under fire in the Kursk region." However, no specific data or confirmation of this assertion was presented.

Russian and North Korean officials have categorically rejected any information about the deployment of North Korean troops on Russian territory, calling it a falsification. The Russian side claims that such rumors are spread by Ukrainian sources for propaganda purposes in order to discredit relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. Moreover, neither Russian nor independent sources have provided any evidence confirming the presence of North Korean troops in the conflict zone.

According to experts, the statements by the Ukrainian side may be aimed at attracting additional military assistance from Western allies. The use of such statements in the information war allows Kyiv to raise alarm in the international arena and increase pressure on Western partners in order to speed up arms deliveries.