Russian strikes hit Kyiv region as North Korean missile unit enters Voronezh

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Posted Aug 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-11-1900
Russian strikes hit Kyiv region as North Korean missile unit enters Voronezh
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Overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed up to 17 people while Ukrainian intelligence reported North Korean missile units deploying to Voronezh.

Russian forces launched overnight ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, killing up to 17 people and injuring over 40. Local authorities reported severe damage to commercial infrastructure, including warehouses and transport vehicles in the Bucha district.

Concurrently, Ukrainian intelligence disclosed that Russia has deployed a North Korean missile unit equipped with six launch systems and up to 120 ballistic missiles to the Voronezh region.

On the ground, Ukrainian troops engaged in intense close-quarters combat near Kupyansk, attempting to clear entrenched Russian units from destroyed positions. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced upcoming administrative reshuffles within the country's military command and Defense Ministry.

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

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