The North Korean ballistic missile, which was used by Russian forces to strike Kyiv on April 24, contained at least 116 components imported from other countries, with most of them being produced by American companies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
“The investigation into all the details about the missile is ongoing. However, it is already clear that it was a ballistic missile from North Korea. The lack of sufficient pressure on Russia allows them to import such missiles and other weapons – and to use them here, in Europe. The lack of sufficient pressure on North Korea and its accomplices enables, in particular, the production of such ballistic missiles. The missile that killed civilians in Kyiv contained at least 116 components sourced from other countries – and most of them, unfortunately, were manufactured by American companies,” Zelensky wrote.
Zelensky noted that as a result of the attack on April 24, Russian forces killed 12 Kyiv residents, and almost 90 people were injured in the city. According to him, more than 30 people remain in hospitals, some with very serious injuries, including amputations.
Zelensky emphasized that in today’s world, any war can quickly draw in a wide range of actors, and any country that becomes a victim of aggression is never defending itself against a single entity, but against a group of accomplices. He stressed the importance of ensuring that defense is based on collective efforts.
“Ukraine is grateful to everyone around the world who is helping us protect the lives of our people, supplying us with air defense systems and missiles for them. We thank all those who continue to maintain pressure on Russia for this war – and on its accomplices. We insist that Russia must immediately and unconditionally agree to a full ceasefire,” Zelensky emphasized.
He reminded that 45 days ago, Ukraine agreed to a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a ceasefire in the air, at sea, and on the frontlines. Ukraine also proposed making the ceasefire comprehensive and extending the ceasefire that could have been established on Easter.
“We also made a direct proposal to Russia to at least halt strikes on civilian targets. Russia rejects all of this. That is why this cannot be resolved without pressure. Pressure on Russia is necessary. Ending the killings is the first priority,” the President pointed out.
As reported by Ukrinform, on April 24, Zelensky canceled part of his visit to South Africa due to the large-scale Russian strike on Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine.
Source: Zelensky: NK missile killing civilians in Kyiv contains 116 components sourced from other countries
