Russian strikes hit Kyiv region as North Korean missile unit arrives in Voronezh
Overnight Russian strikes near Kyiv killed at least 15 people, while reports emerged of North Korean missile deployments in Russia's Voronezh region and heavy front-line combat.
A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight, leaving between 15 and 17 people dead and dozens injured. Casualty figures varied across official updates as search and rescue operations continued throughout the morning.
Concurrently, military intelligence reported that Russia has begun deploying a North Korean ballistic missile unit in the Voronezh region. The unit reportedly comprises six mobile launchers and up to 120 missiles, with several dozen already delivered.
On the front lines, the Ukrainian General Staff reported over 230 combat engagements in 24 hours, alongside thousands of kamikaze drone strikes. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced impending leadership shifts 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 — Ситуація на фронті: Генштаб ЗСУ повідомив про понад 230 боїв за минулу добу
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