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Zelensky says North Korean missiles used in deadly strikes overnight

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Ukraine accused Russia of using North Korean missiles against Dnipropetrovsk province that killed at least 6 people as part of wider airborne assault.

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  1. The Guardian

    Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live (opens The Guardian)

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    Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials said Overnight Russian attacks on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, officials said.

  2. BBC News

    Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says (opens BBC News)

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    Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

  3. CBS News

    Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine (opens CBS News)

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    Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.

  4. UPI

    Zelensky says North Korean missiles used in deadly strikes overnight (opens UPI)

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    Ukraine accused Russia of using North Korean missiles against Dnipropetrovsk province that killed at least 6 people as part of wider airborne assault.

  5. France 24

    Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles (opens France 24)

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    Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday (August 11), accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.

  6. Euromaidan Press

    North Korean ballistic missile kills 7 steelworkers on their way to shelter, shuts down Zaporizhstal plant (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Euromaidan Press's feed description

    The strike comes as Russia expands its use of North Korean KN-23 and KN-24 ballistic missiles, which are harder for Ukraine to intercept and have been linked to deadly attacks on civilians.

  7. Breitbart News

    Zelensky Says Russia Now Using North Korean Missiles as Deadly Strike Hits (opens Breitbart News)

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    Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs Tuesday, killing at least 10 civilians, officials said.

  8. New York Post

    Zelensky mocks Russia for reliance on North Korea after missile attack kills 10: ‘Preparing for escalation’ (opens New York Post)

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    Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky mocked Russia for getting so desperate that it is now relying more and more on North Korea after Pyongyang missiles were allegedly used on Tuesday in an attack that killed 10 people.

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