North Korean missiles prove deadly in Ukraine

North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean troops, largely special ops forces, have suffered high casualty rates in bloody assaults, not unlike prison units.
North Korean missiles in the Ukraine war are getting deadlier — as troops use battlefield as ultimate testing ground
More than 20 missiles fired by Russian forces since December are now hitting within 160 to 330 feet of their targets, marking a significant improvement.
Exclusive: Ukraine sees marked improvement in accuracy of Russia's North Korean missiles
The increase in accuracy to within 50-100m of the intended target suggests North Korea is successfully using the battlefield to test its missile technology, senior Ukrainian sources said.
Russia's North Korean Missiles Are Getting Better
"The worst problem we are facing is the one coming from North Korea," the head of Kyiv's military intelligence agency said in the fall.
North Korean missiles in Ukraine show concerning precision boost
The North Korean ballistic missiles, whose quality has often been questioned, are becoming increasingly precise. Attacks conducted using this weapon on Ukrainian positions are starting to yield significantly greater effects for the Russians than in 2024.
Ukraine’s Dual Adversaries: Russia and North Korea
Ukraine is fighting a war against two nuclear weapons countries: Russia, a signatory of the non-proliferation treaty, and North Korea, which is not. Since 2014, Moscow has been undermining the logic and letter of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) with its nuclear posturing.
North Korean missiles show improved accuracy in Russian attacks on Ukraine, Reuters reports
North Korean missiles used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine since December have become more accurate, Reuters reported on Feb. 6, citing sources familiar with the matter. Analysts believe North Korea is using the battlefield as a testing ground for its missile technology,
North Korean missiles prove deadly in Ukraine: Precision rising
The North Korean ballistic missiles, whose quality has often been questioned, are becoming increasingly precise. Attacks conducted using these weapons on Ukrainian positions are starting to yield significantly greater effects for the Russians than in 2024.
Zelensky says North Korean troops back on front line
Kyiv had indicated last week the North Koreans may have been withdrawn due to heavy losses in battle.
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