In a significant development, Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region. These soldiers, reportedly part of North Korea's contingent aiding Russia, have provided rare insights into the extent of Pyongyang's involvement in the conflict. The captured soldiers, one a scout sniper and the other a rifleman, are being interrogated in Kyiv. Their presence highlights North Korea's military support for Russia, reportedly involving thousands of troops.
The ongoing conflict sees relentless drone warfare, with Russia launching 74 drones at Ukraine, 47 of which were intercepted. Simultaneously, Ukraine has downed 60 out of 94 Russian drones targeting its territory. The aerial assaults have caused damage to infrastructure and necessitated evacuations.
Russia claims the capture of several villages in eastern Ukraine, including near Pokrovsk, intensifying the battlefront. Ukrainian forces, however, continue to mount a robust defense. Meanwhile, accusations fly as Russia blames Ukraine for a missile strike on a Donetsk supermarket. Amidst the chaos, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy condemns the actions of Russia and North Korea, emphasizing the need for international pressure on both nations.
