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Russia fired North Korean missiles in attack that killed six in Zaporizhzhia, Zelenskyy says
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched an overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia using North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircon hypersonic missiles, and guided aerial bombs, resulting in six deaths and 19 injuries.
- Zelenskyy warned that Russia is deepening military cooperation with North Korea, including receiving additional ballistic missiles and preparing to deploy 30,000-50,000 North Korean troops on Russian soil.
- The attacks also targeted Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk, with Russian forces striking military-industrial and logistics sites, causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
- South Korean intelligence revealed that about 600 North Korean troops have died fighting for Russia, with thousands more injured and repatriated, confirming Pyongyang's military involvement in the conflict.
- North Korea's economy shows signs of recovery due to strengthened trade and diplomatic ties with Russia and China, supported by military and technological assistance exchanged for its support in the Ukraine war.
