North Korea deploys specialized missile unit to Russia for Ukraine operations
Ukrainian intelligence officials confirmed on August 6, 2026, that North Korea has deployed a specialized missile unit to Russia to assist in the ongoing war. This follows previous deployments of troops and weapons. The unit is expected to operate North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles, such as the KN-23, which Russia has increasingly used to exploit gaps in Ukraine's air defense systems. This deployment signifies deepening military integration between Pyongyang and Moscow.