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strikeAug 7, 2026

Why North Korea is sending troops and missiles to Russia

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Why North Korea is sending troops and missiles to Russia

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Express Global Desk

    A man photographs parts of an unidentified missile, which Ukrainian authorities believe to be made in North Korea and was used in a strike in Kharkiv earlier this week, amid Russias attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 6, 2024. (REUTERS) North Korea has expanded its mil…

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The last confirmed US strike on a cargo vessel occurred nearly a month ago in the Gulf of Oman.

Location: Gulf of Oman