NewsRussian strike on Kyiv reveals North Korea missile link

Russian strike on Kyiv reveals North Korea missile link

The Russian attack on Kyiv was carried out using a North Korean KN-23 missile, reported Reuters on Thursday. This is another piece of evidence of cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Attack on Kyiv. A North Korean missile hit the block of flats.
Attack on Kyiv. A North Korean missile hit the block of flats.
Images source: © PAP | SERGEY DOLZHENKO
Sara Bounaoui

What do you need to know?

What happened? The Russian attack on Kyiv, which killed at least eight people, utilised a North Korean KN-23 missile.

Where did the attack take place? The missile struck a residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district in the west of Kyiv.

  • Why is this important? Since 2023, Pyongyang has supplied Russia with at least four million pieces of artillery ammunition, highlighting the increasing cooperation between these countries.
  • What are the consequences of the attack on Kyiv?

    During the overnight attack on Kyiv, the missile hit a residential building, resulting in the death of at least eight people.

    Ukrainian rescue services continue to search for at least ten individuals who may be trapped under the debris. The missing include children. The current number of injured stands at 77 people, and the situation remains dynamic.

    What are the reactions to the use of the North Korean missile?

    According to information provided by Reuters, in 2024, Russia repeatedly used ammunition supplied by North Korea.

    Pyongyang has become a key ally of Moscow, causing concerns on the international stage. This partnership includes the delivery of at least four million artillery ammunition items.

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