Russia has used approximately 60 North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine, according to Andrii Cherniak, a representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. Speaking to Radio Svoboda, Andrii Cherniak highlighted both the limitations and threats posed by these weapons.
“Their accuracy is not very high, as they are built using outdated technologies,” Andrii Cherniak explained, “however, they remain dangerous. The age of the missile’s technology does not diminish its potential to cause harm or take lives.”
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Andrii Cherniak emphasized that these missiles pose a significant risk to Ukraine’s industrial infrastructure, targeting key facilities critical to the nation’s economy and defense.
In addition to the KN-23 missiles, Ukrainian intelligence has raised concerns about the potential supply of North Korean artillery ammunition to russia. Andrii Cherniak noted the possibility of millions of rounds being transferred, citing observed movements of cargo and containers.
“We cannot rule out the presence of North Korean artillery shells, either newly produced or from existing stockpiles,” he said.
The reported collaboration between russia and North Korea underscores the lengths to which Moscow is going to sustain its military campaign, raising further concerns about the security implications for Ukraine and the region.
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