Russian overnight strike on Kyiv region leaves at least 15 dead as North Korean unit deploys to Voronezh

Russian strikes killed at least 15 in the Kyiv region while Ukraine reported North Korean missile units deploying in Russia's Voronezh region.
At least 15 people were killed and over 40 injured following overnight Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to local officials. The strikes caused fires and structural damage, including burnt warehouses in the Bucha district.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian military intelligence reported that Russia has begun deploying a North Korean missile unit to the Voronezh region, comprising six launchers and up to 120 ballistic missiles. On the front line, Ukrainian forces conducted clearing operations against entrenched Russian troops in Kupyansk. Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced upcoming leadership changes within the defense ministry and armed forces.
Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Insider, Українська правда.
Sources
- Point — Удар РФ по Киеву и области: есть погибшие, десятки ранены
- Mediazona — В Киеве и его пригороде 17 человек погибли из‑за российских ночных обстрелов, больше 40 человек пострадали
- Українська правда — Росія розгортає підрозділ КНДР з десятками балістичних ракет для обстрілу України – Reuters
- The Insider — СОУ пытаются выкурить ВС РФ из подвалов в Купянске, в Воронежскую область перебрасывают ракетчиков из КНДР. Что происходит на фронте
- Радіо Свобода — Сили РФ вночі атакували Київщину балістикою і дронами, є пошкодження – влада
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