Russia is believed to have used some 60 ballistic missiles provided by North Korea in the war against Ukraine, a Ukrainian media outlet has reported, citing its intelligence authorities. Andrii Chernyak,

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has assured Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov of his continued support for Russia's war against Ukraine during Belousov's visit to Pyongyang. Kim was quoted by North Korean state media on Saturday as saying that the Western powers,

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a gift dropped in North Korea’s lap, but it has run with it. The opportunity to test North Korean weapons, and give North Korean troops some actual combat experience is no doubt welcomed by Kim Jong-un.

Around 10,900 North Korean troops have been deployed to Kursk as part of Russia's airborne unit and marines, with some already participating in battles in the Ukraine war, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday,