# What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia’s war against Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/14874

- Reuters, 2026-08-06 08:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/what-we-know-about-north-korean-forces-joining-russias-war-against-ukraine-2026-08-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a74403569018900011c2c94

> North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and a missile unit to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. The deployment involves military personnel and equipment, including a missile unit. It marks North Korean participation in the ongoing conflict alongside Russia.

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