The unit is expected to operate as many as 120 ballistic missiles from six launchers aimed at Ukrainian positions. AdvertisementThe KN-23 and KN-24 are North Korea’s domestically developed short-range ballistic missiles. Since 2023, North Korea has reportedly shipped hundreds of thousands of artillery shells and over 100 ballistic missiles to support Russia’s war effort. The 112th Missile Brigade’s augmented capacity, potentially fielding 120 ballistic missiles, gives Russia additional firepower to target logistics hubs, command centers, and troop concentrations across eastern Ukraine. But when you’re receiving ballistic missiles and thousands of soldiers from a partner, the diplomatic leverage shifts considerably.