Russian strikes hit Kyiv as North Korean missile unit deploys to Voronezh

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Posted Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-12-1200
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as North Korean missile unit deploys to Voronezh
Photo: The Insider

Russian strikes caused high casualties in Kyiv while Ukrainian intelligence confirmed the deployment of a North Korean missile unit to Russia.

Overnight Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes targeted Kyiv and the surrounding region, resulting in severe structural damage and high civilian casualties. Reporting outlets noted slight discrepancies in casualty figures, with death tolls reported between 15 and 17 people and over 40 injured across the capital and Bucha district.

In parallel, military intelligence confirmed that a North Korean missile unit featuring six launchers and up to 120 ballistic missiles has begun deploying to Russia's Voronezh region. On the ground, Ukrainian troops utilized anti-tank explosives to dislodge Russian forces entrenched in Kupyansk. Russian President Vladimir Putin also announced upcoming leadership reorganizations within the Russian military command and defense ministry.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda.

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