Kim Jong Un To ATTACK U.S. Ally? North Korea Deploys ‘SECRET MISSILE’ Unit To Russia

Russia's military partnership with North Korea may be entering a new phase. According to Ukraine's military intelligence, North Korea has begun deploying a missile unit to Western Russia, a move that could significantly strengthen Moscow's ballistic missile capabilities in its war against Ukraine. The information comes from Andrey Chernyak, a representative of Ukraine's who says the deployment is already underway. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the North Korean unit is being stationed in Russia's Voronezh region, just over 150 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The force is expected to operate alongside Russia's 112th Missile Brigade. Officials say the deployment could include around 90 North Korean personnel, up to 120 KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles, and six missile launchers. Ukraine says North Korea has already delivered a fresh shipment of roughly 40 ballistic missiles, along with military personnel to support the operation. It remains unclear whether North Korean troops would directly launch the missiles or instead provide technical and operational assistance to Russian forces. The claims are based on Ukrainian intelligence that officials say cannot be fully disclosed due to security concerns. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that the United States is aware of the reported deployment. However, the CIA declined to comment, while the White House has not issued an official response. As of now, Reuters says, the claims have not been independently verified, and neither Russia's defense ministry nor North Korea's representatives have publicly commented on the report. If confirmed, the deployment would mark another major step in the growing military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. Russia has already used North Korean-made KN-23 and KN-24 ballistic missiles against Ukraine since late 2023. Ukrainian officials say nearly 150 missiles were supplied before this latest shipment. Beyond missiles, North Korea has reportedly supplied millions of artillery shells and previously deployed thousands of troops to support Russian operations. The two countries also signed a mutual defense pact in 2024, further deepening their strategic relationship. Ukraine warns that an increase in North Korean ballistic missiles could place even greater pressure on its already strained air defenses, especially as Kyiv continues to face shortages of Patriot interceptor missiles capable of stopping high-speed ballistic threats. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrei Sibiha has issued a clear warning, saying any North Korean missile launchers deployed on Russian territory for attacks against Ukraine would be considered legitimate military targets and would be destroyed. The reported deployment comes as both Russia and Ukraine prepare for another potentially difficult winter, with concerns growing that missile strikes could once again target Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure. For now, many details remain unconfirmed, and independent verification is still pending. But if these reports prove accurate, they would signal a significant expansion of North Korea's direct military support for Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine.