NATO reviews Ukraine air defense aid as North Korean unit reported in Russia

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Posted Aug 6, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-06-0830
NATO reviews Ukraine air defense aid as North Korean unit reported in Russia
Photo: Corriere della Sera

NATO discusses air defense support for Ukraine following Russian strikes, as Kyiv reports North Korean missile deployments in Russia.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced discussions with allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses following fatal Russian glide bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia and ongoing raids on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Ukrainian intelligence reported that a North Korean missile unit has been deployed inside Russian territory.

Ukrainian drone attacks reportedly caused casualties across Crimea, Belgorod, and near Gelendzhik on the Black Sea coast. In response to potential military aid expansions, former U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned against transferring advanced systems, stating, "We must be careful who we give our weapon secrets to."

In Moscow, investigations continue into a suicide attack targeting a senior air force official, alongside reports of schemes involving fraudulent marriages aimed at collecting compensation for fallen Russian soldiers.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica, La Stampa.

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