Russia Used North Korean Ballistic Missiles in August 10 Attack on Ukraine
Russia used North Korean-made ballistic missiles in its overnight missile attack on Ukraine on August 10, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, UATV English reports. In his evening address, Zelenskyy said Russia launched ballistic missiles against Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia from several regions of the country. “There was a new use by Russia of missiles from North Korea in a strike against Ukraine on…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine stated that Russia utilized North Korean-made ballistic missiles during the missile attack on Ukraine on August 10, according to UATV English. In his evening address, Zelenskyy confirmed that Russia launched ballistic missiles against Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia from multiple regions across the country.
The president expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attacks, noting that dozens of people were injured. Zelenskyy emphasized that the situation in Zaporizhzhia was particularly grave, with civilians falling victim to the strikes and numerous injuries reported. The Ukrainian government was actively working to assess the extent of the damage caused by the missile attacks.
Zelenskyy also reported that drone attacks continued throughout August 11, targeting frontline cities and villages along the Sumy and Kherson regions. This marks the latest instance of Russia employing North Korean ballistic missiles, following Russia's reported shift in resource allocation towards other types of ballistic weapons since April.
Ukrainian intelligence sources have indicated that Russia had suspended the production and use of Kinzhal and Kh-32 missiles, reallocating those resources to other ballistic missile systems.
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