Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that russia may have used a North Korean-made ballistic missile in its recent strike on the village of Radushne, marking what he described as the first known use of such a weapon in a considerable period.
While the final conclusion depends on forensic examinations, preliminary evidence points to a missile supplied by Pyongyang.
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According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the incident underscores the deepening military cooperation between russia and North Korea.
Beyond the transfer of ballistic missiles, he said the partnership also includes the deployment of North Korean personnel to support russia's war effort, highlighting what Kyiv sees as an increasingly dangerous international dimension of the conflict.
The president condemned what he described as an alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang that enables continued attacks against Ukraine. He argued that North Korean military assistance is directly contributing to strikes on Ukrainian territory and the deaths of civilians, including children.
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