By: ATN News
Washington: An unclassified report released today by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) confirms that Russia has used ballistic missiles produced in North Korea in its war against Ukraine. According to the report, debris from North Korean missiles has been found throughout Ukraine.
DIA analysts, using open-source imagery, identified the debris found in Kharkiv on January 2, 2024, as originating from a short-range missile produced by North Korea. The report includes a comparative analysis of publicly available images of North Korean missile debris and known North Korean missiles, concluding that the missile debris in Ukraine is almost certainly from a North Korean ballistic missile.
The report also highlights the growing and strengthening relationship between North Korea and Russia.
The DIA released this report to enhance public understanding of its mission and to provide insights into Department of Defense and national security issues as part of its ongoing transparency efforts.
To view the report, click here.
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