Russia Using North Korean Missiles to Strike Ukraine, Zelensky Says

Zelensky says Russia is using missiles supplied or enabled by North Korea to strike targets in Ukraine, presenting it as an escalation in foreign military support. The claim, if confirmed, suggests Pyongyang’s role is moving beyond indirect assistance and into direct battlefield impact. Zelensky also argues this increases the urgency for stronger deterrence and additional air-defense support for Ukraine. Ukrainian officials say they will analyze debris and intelligence to verify origin. The announcement is likely to affect diplomacy and prompt renewed calls for sanctions targeting North Korea’s weapons supply networks.