Kyiv faces casualties in Russian strikes as North Korean missile unit deploys to Russia

Overnight Russian drone and ballistic missile strikes against Kyiv and its surrounding district killed between 15 and 17 people and injured dozens more, according to local officials and media reports. Casualty figures varied slightly among sources, with some reporting up to 51 people wounded.

Concurrently, Ukrainian intelligence reported that a North Korean military unit equipped with six launchers and up to 120 ballistic missiles has begun deploying in Russia's Voronezh region. Ukrainian commanders also recorded more than 230 combat engagements within 24 hours across the front line, accompanied by extensive Russian airstrikes and drone attacks.

Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced upcoming leadership personnel reshuffles within the Russian armed forces and defense ministry.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Insider, Українська правда.