Russia receives first North Korean Hwasong-11C (KN-30) ballistic missiles for strikes on Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence confirmed Russia received its first shipment of North Korean Hwasong-11C (KN-30) ballistic missiles, deployed via six launchers in Voronezh Oblast. Per Militarnyi and Army Recognition.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence confirmed on August 20, 2026 that Russia received its first shipment of North Korean Hwasong-11C (KN-30) short-range ballistic missiles, deployed via six transporter-erector-launchers in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, putting seven Ukrainian regions within range. The missile has an estimated range of 600-900 km. North Korea claims a 2,500 kg warhead, about five times the payload of Russia's own Iskander-M, though that figure has not been independently confirmed. As of July 2026, Russia held roughly 50 North Korean ballistic missiles across the KN-23, KN-24 and KN-30 types combined, and no KN-30 had yet been fired at Ukraine as of August 20. Sources: Militarnyi, Army Recognition.