Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a new phase of escalation in the conflict by integrating North Korean military equipment into the war effort. The assertion comes amidst heightened concerns over foreign military assistance aiding Russian forces, signaling a potential shift toward expanded operational capabilities and increased intensity in ongoing combat actions across Ukraine.
According to Ukrainian leadership, Russian forces have already begun utilizing North Korean ballistic missiles in lethal strikes against targets within the country. Zelenskyy claimed that these foreign-supplied munitions were deployed in recent bombardments that resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people. The allegations emphasize Ukrainian concerns regarding the introduction of advanced external military hardware into the theater of war.
Meanwhile, Russian military authorities reported conducting a series of overnight strikes targeting strategic facilities across Ukraine. According to statements from Russia, the military operations successfully struck industrial infrastructure, including steel works, as well as warehouses containing military-related supplies. The reports underscore the ongoing violence as both sides acknowledge a surge in long-range aerial assaults.
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