Russia Is Sending Troops To North Korean Border Over Fears Of A Mass Exodus

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to be sending troops and equipment to the North Korean border over fears the US are about to attack Kim Jong-un's country.

Putin is said to be worried a huge number of North Koreans will attempt to leave the country if US President Donald Trump begins military action.

Earlier this week, it was reported that China will be sending 150,000 of their soldiers to the southern frontier to help control a 'tidal wave' of North Koreans who would try to flee if war breaks out.

Trains were seen making their way to the border. Credit: YouTube/East2West

Footage which purportedly shows the Russian military reinforcing the border has appeared on YouTube.

In the clip, three trains can be seen loaded with equipment making their way towards the 11-mile border. Other reports have claimed military vehicles have been using the roads, too.

In one of the videos, a helicopter can be seen making its way towards the North Korean border, with combat vehicles beneath it.

North Korea showed off their military last weekend. Credit: PA

There have been concerns of a 'mass exodus' for several weeks, as the tensions between North Korea and the US have ramped up.

Putin has been warned that in the case of an airstrike on Kim Jong-un's nuclear facilities contamination could quickly reach Russia.

One Russian news source, primemedia.ru, wrote: "Railway trains loaded with military equipment moving towards Primorsky region via Khabarovsk have been noticed by locals."

"The movement of military equipment by different means of transport to southern areas is being observed across Primorsky region over the past week," said military veteran Stanislav Sinitsyn.

"Many relate this to the situation in the Korean peninsula.

"The video shows artillery systems that either support troops in assault or meet the aggressor."

The US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, has announced he wants to put pressure on North Korea over their nuclear programme.

He said: "We're reviewing all the status of North Korea, both in terms of state sponsorship of terrorism as well as the other ways in which we can bring pressure on the regime in Pyongyang to re-engage with us."

Kim Jong-un has promised a 'super-mighty pre-emptive strike', telling the US not to 'mess with us'.

Source: The Daily Mail and primemedia

Featured Image Credit: YouTube/PA

Topics: Putin, Russia, North Korea

Claire Reid

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