Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is using ballistic missiles from North Korea in attacks on Ukraine. He also said North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces and that Russia is preparing to increase missile production and soldier recruitment.Key Facts
- Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles in attacks on the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing six people and injuring 19.
- Three more civilians, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed by Russian drones and artillery in central Ukraine.
- Russia and North Korea signed a strategic partnership in 2024, agreeing to help each other if attacked.
- Reports say over 1,000 North Korean troops are fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian forces.
- Ukraine captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in January 2025 for the first time.
- Zelenskyy warned that cooperation with Russia helps North Korea improve its missile technology, which could threaten other countries in Asia.
- Russia is increasing missile production to overcome Ukraine’s limited air defense capabilities.
- Russia is preparing for a major increase in soldier numbers to push forward on the long eastern and southern front lines.
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