What Happened
Pyongyang's Most Significant Military Involvement Abroad Since 1950s
North Korea has deployed troops, weapons, and a missile unit to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, marking its most significant military involvement abroad since the 1950s. The deployment includes a missile unit that may be equipped with up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers, according to Ukrainian officials. North Korea has also supplied Russia with millions of artillery and mortar rounds, ballistic missiles, and other military equipment. The move is seen as a significant escalation of North Korea’s involvement in the conflict, and may have implications for regional security and the global balance of power. This development was reported by Reuters.