Ukraine's military intelligence says a North Korean missile unit has started deploying to western Russia, raising new concerns about outside military support in the war. According to a Ukrainian official, the unit could be prepared for operations linked to strikes against Ukraine.
The official said the reported deployment may involve as many as 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers. If confirmed, that would mark a significant expansion in the type of support allegedly being provided from North Korea for use by Russian forces.
The claim points to western Russia as the area where the missile unit is being positioned. That location would place the reported system closer to areas from which attacks on Ukraine could be organized, although the available information does not confirm when or whether any missiles would be launched.
The report adds to wider scrutiny over military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang as the conflict continues. At this stage, the information comes from a Ukrainian intelligence official, and the core allegation is that a North Korean missile unit is being deployed in Russia with ballistic missiles and launchers that could be used in attacks on Ukraine.
