Putin’s biggest ally sends missile lifeline: Deadlier KN-23s back as Zelensky braces for new strikes

North Korea has reportedly resumed shipments of KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, according to open-source intelligence cited by Ukrainian-linked sources. Analysts say Moscow needs additional supplies as domestic missile production struggles to keep pace with wartime demand. Early KN-23 missiles reportedly performed poorly in Ukraine, but subsequent modifications are believed to have significantly improved their accuracy. The report also follows claims that Pyongyang has expanded military support for Russia with missiles and troops. Could Kim Jong Un's missile pipeline help fuel Moscow's next wave of attacks?