KN-23 missile

North Korean KN-23 variant reaches 70 km as missile tests push higher

An unidentified variant of the North Korean KN-23 ballistic missile can now reach altitudes of 60–70 kilometers, and even those figures may not be the limit, Defense Express (DE) reported on Sept. 22 after analyzing new KN-23 missile tests conducted by North Korea on Sept. 20.

22 September, 01:19 PM

Russia seeks new KN-30 ballistic missiles and launchers from North Korea – Ukrainian intelligence

Russia is asking North Korea for a new package of military support, including KN-30 ballistic missiles and launchers, Andrii Cherniak, a representative of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), told news agency Liga.net on Aug. 25.

27 August, 04:36 PM

Russia strikes Kyiv, Zaporizhzhya with Zircon missiles

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight into Aug. 11, with Zircon anti-ship missiles and Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept any of them, Ukraine's Air Force reported.

11 August, 11:05 AM

North Korea deploys missile unit and 120 ballistic missiles to western Russia

North Korea is deploying a missile unit in western Russia equipped with up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launcher systems to conduct strikes against Ukraine, Military Intelligence (HUR) representative Andrii Chernyak told Reuters on Aug. 5.

5 August, 02:02 PM

Russia’s KN-23 upgrades straining Ukraine’s air defense systems

Russia is assisting North Korea in developing and producing KN-23 (Hwasong-11A) ballistic missiles, which Russia uses in combined attacks against Ukraine, The Times reported on July 14, citing a senior Ukrainian Air Force officer.

14 July 2025, 01:02 PM

Russian invaders strike Luxoptica warehouse — photos

The central warehouse of the Luxoptica chain was damaged during the Russian attack on Kyiv, the company’s director, Violeta Titarenko, reported on Instagram on June 11.

13 June 2025, 06:16 PM

Russia’s enhanced KN-23 missiles now hit targets with 'deadly accuracy'

Russia has significantly improved North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles, enabling them to strike targets with “deadly accuracy,” Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov told The War Zone in an interview published on June 9.

10 June 2025, 01:40 PM

North Korea’s upgraded KN-23 missile boosts threat to Ukraine, sparks global security fears – Budanov

North Korean forces continue joint operations with Russian troops despite heavy losses, and Russian specialists have modified the KN-23 missile used against Ukraine, making it more accurate and dangerous, General-Lieutenant Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s HUR Military Intelligence, told The Chosun on Feb. 18.

18 February 2025, 12:38 PM

North Korea supplies Russia with over 100 artillery units and missiles – Defense Intelligence

North Korea has transferred over 100 artillery systems and 100 KN-23/24 ballistic missiles to Russia since October 2024, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence reported on Nov. 29, in response to a query from news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

29 November 2024, 06:25 PM

North Korea prepares to supply more ballistic missiles to Russia, US says

North Korea is planning to transfer more ballistic missiles to Russia, in addition to over 100 missiles previously supplied to enable Moscow’s attacks on Ukrainian cities, U.S. envoy at the United Nations, Robert Wood, said on Nov. 27.

28 November 2024, 12:37 AM

Russia launches North Korean ballistic missiles and dozens of Shahed drones at Ukraine

Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces successfully shot down 53 of the 57 Shahed-136/131 attack drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine on Aug. 11, the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykola Oleshchuk, said on Telegram.

11 August 2024, 02:37 PM

Another North Korean missile malfunctions over Kyiv

One of the North Korean ballistic missiles Russia launched at Kyiv on Aug. 5 malfunctioned and fell in the city outskirts, Ukrainian media outlet Defense Express reported on Aug. 6, citing own sources.

6 August 2024, 10:02 PM

Russia allegedly uses North Korean missiles in Kyiv attack

Military expert Serhiy Hrabskyi has highlighted the implications of Russia's alleged use of North Korean KN-23 missiles during the recent attack on Kyiv Oblast in an interview with Radio NV on August 6.

6 August 2024, 02:38 PM

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