PUTIN USED NORTH KOREAN BALLISTIC MISSILES IN LETHAL ATTACK ON UKRAINE, ZELENSKYY SAYS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused President Vladimir Putin of using North Korean ballistic missiles in an overnight attack on Ukraine, according to POLITICO. The strike reportedly killed six civilians, and Zelenskyy called the assault "vicious." The claim marks the first publicly reported use of North‑Korean missile technology in the conflict.

Zelenskyy, speaking in a televised address, said the Russian forces had relied on North‑Korean weapons and mocked Putin for the decision. The Independent reports a slightly higher toll, noting 12 Ukrainian civilians killed in the same strike. CNBC quoted Zelenskyy as warning that Putin is preparing for a broader escalation by bringing in additional North‑Korean military equipment.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has seen a steady flow of Russian arms to its forces, but the involvement of North Korea would represent a new escalation and a shift in the weapons supply chain, raising concerns about regional security.

• Zelenskyy claims Putin used North‑Korean ballistic missiles in an overnight attack that killed at least six civilians (POLITICO).
• The Independent cites 12 casualties for the same strike, confirming the use of North‑Korean weapons.
• Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing for broader escalation by importing additional North‑Korean military equipment (CNBC).

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