North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia, Kyiv says

Ukrainian military intelligence announced that a North Korean strategic missile unit is actively deploying to Russian territory in western regions, positioning itself for strikes against Ukrainian targets. The reported unit carries an estimated 120 ballistic missiles and six mobile launcher systems, representing a qualitative escalation in Russia's strike capacity against Ukraine. This marks the first documented operational deployment of North Korean ballistic weapons systems into active theater operations. The missiles are assessed as medium-range weapons capable of striking targets across most of Ukraine. Russia has been recruiting North Korean troops and technical specialists for months, but this weapon system deployment indicates a deeper integration of North Korean military capabilities into Russian offensive operations. The timing coincides with renewed pressure on Ukrainian positions along multiple fronts and suggests Moscow is preparing a sustained intensive strike campaign.

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