# Report Claims North Korea Sent Missiles and Personnel to Russia 2026-08-06T11:40:40+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A report cited by NDTV says North Korea has sent 40 KN-23 and KN-24 missiles, along with personnel, to Russia. The missiles are reportedly intended for a unit that could strike Ukraine. The report does not provide precise locations or operational details. It says the deployment’s configuration and total missile count will be finalised during top-level talks next month. The available account does not clarify operational control, timelines or whether other equipment is included. Official confirmation and fuller evidence are still absent. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: military cooperation, missiles, North Korea, Russia, Ukraine war Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/report-claims-north-korea-sent-missiles-and-personnel-to-russia/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/report-claims-north-korea-sent-missiles-and-personnel-to-russia/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.