The Ukrainian Armed Forces deny the presence of North Korean troops in the Kharkov region

This is stated in a message from the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group (OTG) on Facebook, as reported by Ukrinform.

“The person who originally disseminated this information is not an official representative of the Kharkov OTG and commented on the operational situation outside of his competence,” the message clarifies.

The group urged the media and public to rely on updates published through the official communication channels of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

It is noted that the operational situation on the Kharkov sector of the front remains stable, Ukrainian troops are successfully holding back the advance of Russian troops.

Earlier, CNN, citing unnamed sources, reported that North Korean soldiers were spotted in the eastern part of the Kharkov region.