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Ukraine believes Russia shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskiy said Moscow is sharing all technologies with Pyongyang as Russia’s jet-powered drones account for around two-thirds of some attacks on Kyiv.

  • On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated he believes Russia has shared jet-drone technology with North Korea, calling it a "very dangerous moment."
  • Pyongyang has supplied Moscow with millions of artillery shells and ballistic missiles throughout the war, while thousands of North Korean soldiers have gained combat experience alongside Russian troops.
  • Moscow's jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones reach speeds of up to 500 and 600 kilometers per hour, as Russia plans to spend $12 billion next year on production.
  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung threatened measures against Kyiv on Friday, demanding an apology for disclosing the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.
  • Zelenskiy compared the current situation to Russia's cooperation with Iran, noting Moscow previously received Shahed drone technology from Tehran early in the conflict.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy disclosed Russia's sharing of jet drone technology with North Korea and the North Korean military's acquisition of military technology. He also mentioned South Korea's request for the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Merz visited Kyiv and emphasized solidarity with Ukraine while announcing additional aid worth approximately 2 trillion won.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the 4th (local time) that it was a "very dangerous moment" that Russia had shared jet engine drone technology with North Korea. According to the Kyiv Independent, President Zelenskyy said on that day, "Russia's defense cooperation..."

(Istanbul=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Dong-ho = Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on the 4th that Russia appears to have shared jet-propelled drone technology with North Korea...

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes Russia has transferred technology for the production of jet-powered drones to North Korea, in what he sees as a deepening of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. Such drones have been increasingly used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks. Because of their higher speed and flight pattern, they are more difficult to intercept by some of Ukraine’s traditional air …

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WTVB broke the news on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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