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Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live

Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine resulted in significant casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, at least six people were killed and 20 injured.

Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-08-11 · 07:50 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles, claims Zelenskyy – Europe live
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Briefing Summary

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Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine resulted in significant casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, at least six people were killed and 20 injured. Additional attacks in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk caused six deaths and 16 injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Zaporizhzhia was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles, identified as Zircons, and guided aerial bombs. Zelenskyy also claimed that Russia's actions, including increased missile production, the use of North Korean equipment, and preparations for mobilization, indicate a readiness for escalation rather than peace, urging a global response.

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Key claims

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Another six people were killed and 16 injured in attacks on Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk.

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Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20.

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Zaporizhzhia was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircons, and guided aerial bombs.

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The world needs to respond now, not wait to Russia's actions.

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Russia is preparing not for peace, but for escalation.

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Full report

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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. Another six people were killed and 16 injured in attacks on Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk , Reuters reported. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Zaporizhzhia “was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircons, and guided aerial bombs.” “Every step Russia takes – increasing ballistic missile production, bringing in North Korean equipment, preparing for mobilisation – all of this shows that Moscow is preparing not for peace, but for escalation. And the world needs to respond now, not wait.” Continue reading...
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