KN-23
Coverage of KN-23 in the Nexus archive.
- Russia is again using North Korea's Iskander-like missile to strike Ukraine after a long pause
Russia has resumed striking Ukraine with North Korean ballistic missiles, specifically the KN-23, which is a version of the Russian Iskander missile. The Ukrainian Air Force reported two recent strikes targeting Kryvyi Rih and the southern Zaporizhzhia region. Following these attacks, analysts noted that Russia may be using the additional supply of missiles to improve accuracy without depleting other stockpiles.
- Early evidence shows North Korea's ballistic missiles are back in the war, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine says preliminary evidence indicates Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile in a strike that killed six people, including four children, in Radushne. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the missile likely a KN-23, marking its return after a recent hiatus in the war.
- North Korea’s missile pipeline to Russia paying strategic dividends
North Korea is resuming shipments of KN-23 and KN-24 tactical ballistic missiles and mobile launcher units to Russia, aiding its military campaign in Ukraine while advancing weapons development. This collaboration may have broader implications for Northeast Asia.