Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said this week that North Korean soldiers have been “brought in again” to fight at the frontline in the Kursk region after reports that foreign soldiers were withdrawn following their mounting losses.

As Russia continues to wage its war in Ukraine, reports have emerged suggesting North Korea and Moscow's joint drone production in 2025.

North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces since late December have been far more precise than salvos of the weapons launched over the past year, two senior Ukrainian sources told Reuters.

When Ukrainian soldiers captured two North Korean prisoners of war last month, it provided the first undeniable proof of Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the war against Ukraine

Experts say Pyongyang’s advancing missile technology raises global security risks and threatens regional stability.

North Korea to start producing combat drones. The drones will be developed jointly with Russia in exchange for North Korean troops being sent to war against Ukraine. The two countries have signed an agreement under which North Korea will receive technical assistance from Russia to develop several types of drone for mass production.

Kyiv was hit by a deadly Russian aerial strike, leaving three dead and five injured. As Russia intensifies its offensive, Ukraine relies on drones to counter the attacks. Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield as both sides escalate their military strategies.