North Korea acknowledges sending missile unit to attack Ukraine
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Updated · NK News · May 8
North Korea acknowledges sending missile unit to attack Ukraine
9 articles · Updated · NK News · May 8
A new Pyongyang war museum exhibit says the Korean People's Army Hwasongpho unit operated in the Russia-Ukraine war from November 2023 to December 2025.
Photos shown by DPRK state media and the Russian parliament depict transporter erector launch vehicles firing, marking Pyongyang's first public admission of direct ballistic missile involvement.
The display suggests a wider North Korean role in Russia's war beyond weapons supply, underscoring deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.
Did Russia's war to demilitarize Ukraine unintentionally create a far more dangerous North Korean army?
Has the alliance between Russia and North Korea effectively shattered the global sanctions regime?
Pyongyang’s War for Profit: North Korea’s Troop Deployments, Munitions Supply, and Strategic Gains in Ukraine
Overview
North Korea has become a crucial ally for Russia in the Ukraine conflict by providing thousands of elite troops and large quantities of weapons and munitions. Many of these soldiers come from North Korea’s special forces, known for their skills in infiltration, sabotage, and assassination. Their deployment has played a direct combat role, helping Russia sustain its military operations, support the prolonged bombardment of Ukrainian towns, and repel Ukrainian incursions into Russian territory in 2024. This strong military support has significantly boosted Russia’s ability to advance on the battlefield and maintain its offensive momentum.