Russian forces use rare North Korean missile in Ukraine attack

Russia used a North Korean KN-23 ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on July 31. The rocket did not reach its target. This information was conveyed by "Defense Express," which emphasizes that Russia rarely uses this missile.

It is now certain that the Russian occupiers used a North Korean-made ballistic missile during a massive attack on Ukraine.

The launch took place from Russian territory towards Bila Tserkva, but the missile exploded in the Kyiv region. This was the first recorded use of this missile by Russia in the past five months.

Earlier, it was reported that more than half of the KN-23 missiles launched by Russia lost their programmed flight path and exploded in the air. Although these missile firings were recorded, their debris has not been found.

It is worth recalling that in recent years, there have been several significant meetings between the leaders of North Korea and Russia. Vladimir Putin made his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, which was substantial politically.

He was greeted by a crowd, and a parade was organized in his honor. Kim Jong Un personally met with Putin to discuss political and economic matters, including North Korea's support for Kremlin policies.

Vladimir Putin publicly expressed gratitude to North Korea for supporting Russian policies and for supplying weapons that are being used by the Russian military in the conflict with Ukraine.

For example, North Korean ballistic missiles were used against Ukraine, as confirmed by UN experts. Reports of mysterious mentions of "security issues" in new agreements between these countries are raising concerns in the international community.

Let us remind you that both countries are under sanctions from Western states, which forces them to create informal payment mechanisms and circumvent trade restrictions imposed by the sanctions.