North Korean missile hits Kyiv with U.S.-made components
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that the ballistic missile which hit Kyiv originated from North Korea, and most of its components were manufactured in the USA.
On Thursday, Kyiv became the target of a missile attack that resulted in the death of 12 civilians, including children, and injured 90 people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the ballistic missile used in the attack was manufactured in North Korea, with most of its components sourced from American companies.
Components from the USA in a missile from North Korea
Zelensky emphasised that the details about the missile are still being investigated, but it is already known that it had at least 116 components imported from other countries, most of which were manufactured in the USA.
"The lack of pressure on Russia allows them to import such missiles and other weapons and use them here in Europe. The lack of pressure on North Korea and its allies allows them to produce such ballistic missiles," wrote Zelensky on Telegram.
Joint defence as the key to security
The President of Ukraine noted that in today's world, any war can swiftly involve many different actors.
"Any country that falls victim to aggression is always defending itself not against a single entity, but against a group of accomplices," he added.
Zelensky expressed gratitude to all who are helping Ukraine by supplying air defence systems and missiles and exerting pressure on Russia and its allies.
Russian attack on Kyiv
During the night of 23rd to 24th April (Greenwich Time), Kyiv became the target of a massive missile attack. Russian missiles and drones struck the city, causing the death of at least 12 people and injuring over 100. Among the injured were at least 12 children, the youngest of whom is just 18 months old.
As a result of the missile attack on Kyiv, at least 44 people were hospitalised, with over 30 still remaining in the hospital.
