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Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech

Kyiv documents components from US and Europe produced as recently as 2023, highlighting DPRK ability to evade sanctions

Ukraine has documented more evidence that North Korean missiles used by Russian forces this year contained components sourced from foreign countries, releasing new photos that fill in the picture of Pyongyang’s efforts to circumvent sanctions aimed at curtailing its weapons programs. 

Analysis of KN-23/KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles recovered after Russian attacks revealed components manufactured by companies from the U.S., U.K., China, Japan and Switzerland, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) announced on Monday, adding to evidence of Western tech being used in North Korean weapons.

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