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July 30, 2026
North Korean Missile Used in Deadly Russian Strike in Ukraine
- The Russian attack killed five family members, including three children, in Kryvyi Rih.
- This incident is the first suspected use of North Korean missiles since August 2025.
- The re-emergence of these missiles suggests Russia may be escalating its military campaign against Ukraine.
- President Zelensky highlighted the urgent need for increased air defense support from allies.
2 Sources
- Russia likely used N.Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year, sources sayJul 30, 2026 at 12:47 PM · Reuters
- North Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed five family membersJul 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM · Independent