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Ukraine Shells North Korean Troops in Russia
Ukraine begins shelling North Korean troops in Russia, escalating the conflict amid Russia's ongoing gains in eastern Ukraine and concerns over the deployment of North Korean forces.
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Andrii KovalenkoIvan FedorovAndrii Yermak
- What was the outcome of a recent Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia?
- The conflict continues to see civilian casualties, with a recent Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia resulting in several deaths and injuries. Ukrainian officials are calling for stronger action and increased support from Western allies to counter Russian aggression.
- Where did the first shelling of North Korean troops by Ukraine occur?
- Ukraine has begun shelling North Korean troops deployed in Russia's Kursk region, according to a Kyiv official. This marks the first time Ukrainian forces have directly engaged North Korean personnel in the conflict.
- What is contributing to Russia's recent battlefield gains in eastern Ukraine?
- Russia's recent battlefield gains in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Donetsk, are partly attributed to superior troop numbers sustained by a continued recruitment drive, despite heavy losses. The Ukrainian defenses are buckling under the pressure of the nearly three-year-long war.
- How many North Korean troops are estimated to be deployed in support of Russia?
- Up to 12,000 North Korean troops are reportedly being sent to support Russia's war effort, a deployment that has drawn criticism from the US and Ukraine's Western allies. Their combat experience and effectiveness remain unknown.
- What is the strategic significance of the Kursk region in the context of the ongoing conflict?
- Western governments anticipated the deployment of North Korean troops to the Kursk border region, an area where Ukrainian forces have made incursions into Russian territory. This deployment adds to Ukraine's challenges on the battlefield, which include limited resources and the slow arrival of Western military aid.