Conflict · 12 days ago
Russia strikes Ukraine with North Korean missiles
🇷🇺 RUSSIA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Russian forces are utilizing ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in recent attacks on Ukrainian territory. The use of these armaments marks an escalation in military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. Officials continue to assess debris and impact patterns to confirm the origin and frequency of these weapons shipments.
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Why it matters
The deployment of North Korean weapons in Ukraine signals a broadening international alliance supporting Russia's war effort.
Context
North Korea has been increasingly accused of providing direct military support to Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.