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Ukraine alleges Russia used North Korean missiles in deadly attack

Ukraine has accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in a recent deadly attack on Zaporizhzhia. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the city was struck with North Korean Zircon missiles, resulting in at least seven fatalities. This accusation follows broader claims by Ukraine that Russia is increasingly relying on Pyongyang for military support throughout the ongoing conflict, with Western intelligence agencies and South Korea also alleging North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia. AI

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Ukraine alleges Russia used North Korean missiles in deadly attack

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles in deadly attack

    Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said on Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid. The allegation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned – without providing evidence – tha…