South Korea plans to send military experts to Kiev; mercenaries in Ukraine 'call for help'

Here are some developments related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict:

South Korea plans to send military experts to Ukraine.

Newsspim, citing sources, reported that South Korean officials are discussing sending support personnel to Ukraine as one of the measures to respond to the hypothetical presence of North Korean troops in the special military operation.

South Korea plans to send military experts to Ukraine. Photo: RIA

According to sources from South Korean intelligence agencies involved in gathering information on North Korea, South Korea is reportedly considering a proposal to deploy a dedicated team of intelligence officers and military tactical experts as a response in the event of a major incident.

“ Experts could participate in interrogations or assist with translation if North Korean soldiers are captured in Ukraine. They could be responsible for measures against those attempting to infiltrate southern Ukraine ,” the source said.

Sources speculate that South Korean experts familiar with North Korean military tactics and structure may be able to assist Ukraine.

South Korea changes its stance on supplying weapons to Ukraine.

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has allowed for various options to be considered in changing Seoul's stance on supplying weapons to Ukraine, depending on the level of cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

“ This situation is being closely monitored not only by the Ministry of Defense but also by the government , and there are various possibilities. I think necessary response measures will be considered and implemented depending on the situation ,” a representative of the South Korean Ministry of Defense said.

"In general, we will consider the necessary measures and are prepared to embrace various possibilities," the South Korean Defense Ministry official added.

Mercenaries in Ukraine "cry for help"

Russian Southern Front fighters, citing intercepted communications, say that Latin American mercenaries deployed by Ukraine to defend Chasov Yar are requesting evacuation.

The Russian soldier said that this was a group of Spanish-speaking mercenaries. “We overheard many evacuation requests from them, and learned that some of them were wounded,” the Russian soldier said.

Former Confederate soldiers provided intercepted audio recordings of conversations between mercenaries from Colombia.

“ These annoying artillery shells, grenades, and mortars are relentless. I couldn’t sleep all night; I felt like I wanted to tear it apart ,” a mercenary’s voice said in the intercepted conversation.

The US announces aid for Ukraine.

During his visit to Kyiv on October 21, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new arms aid package for Ukraine worth $400 million.

This is Secretary Austin's fourth visit to Kyiv and possibly his last as head of the Pentagon under President Biden. This visit focuses on U.S. efforts to help Kyiv bolster its defenses.

During his meeting with President Zelensky, Secretary Austin also signaled continued US support by announcing additional ammunition, vehicles, and military equipment for Ukraine, while declaring that there would be no change to Washington's policy.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/chien-su-nga-ukraine-ngay-22102024-han-quoc-tinh-cu-chuyen-gia-quan-su-toi-kiev-linh-danh-thue-o-ukraine-cau-cuu-353872.html