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North Korean troops have somehow entered the war between Russia and Ukraine, and some have been killed, according to Western officials.

By Julian E. Barnes and Michael Schwirtz

Journalists from the American and European intelligence services.

When North Korean troops began arriving in Russia this fall, some Western officials believed it was a sign that the Kremlin desperately needed more troops.

But U. S. intelligence agencies have now said the deployment is a North Korean concept, not Russia’s, even though President Vladimir Putin temporarily followed suit, according to U. S. officials.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent at least 10,000 troops to Russia, according to Ukrainian and Western estimates.

The North Koreans have largely joined Russian units in launching a counteroffensive against a contingent of Ukrainian infantry occupying territory in Russia’s Kursk region since the summer.

U.S. officials do not believe Mr. Kim has received anything immediate in return. Instead, they say, he appears to be hoping that Russia will repay the favor in the future by offering support in diplomatic fights, assisting if a crisis breaks out and providing technology.

According to U. S. and Ukrainian officials, North Korean troops have entered combat in large numbers and some have been killed.

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