There is a fire in the building in Solomyanskyi district that was struck by an enemy drone,
Air defence responded in the oblast, successfully downing enemy targets. No hits to critical or residential infrastructure were recorded. There were no casualties among the population,
We do not yet know whether these soldiers will enter into combat alongside the Russian military” in Ukraine, but the possibility is “certainly a high concern,
We are actively consulting within the Alliance on this matter, ... If these troops are destined to fight in Ukraine, it would mark a significant escalation in North Korea’s support for Russia’s illegal war and yet another sign of Russia’s significant losses on the front lines.”
China’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear. We hope that all parties will work for de-escalation and be committed to political settlement,
Russia is suffering extraordinary casualties on the battlefield every single day, but President [Vladimir] Putin appears intent on continuing this war,
We have briefed the Ukrainian government on our understanding of this situation, and we're certainly consulting closely with other allies, partners and countries in the region on the implications of such a dramatic group move, and on how we might respond,
For the time being, we will continue to monitor the situation closely, but let's be clear: If North Korean soldiers do enter into combat, this development will demonstrate Russia's growing desperation in its war against Ukraine,
If Russia is indeed forced to turn to North Korea for manpower, if we assign a weakness, not strength, it would also demonstrate an unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between Russia and North Korea with security implications in Europe, as well as the Indo-Pacific,
The air raid warning in the capital was issued three times during the night and lasted almost 6 hours in total. Air defence forces and assets noticed about a dozen Russian drones in the airspace around Kyiv. All enemy UAVs that threatened the capital were destroyed. There was no information on damage or casualties."
If North Korea can intervene in the war in Europe, then the pressure on this regime is definitely not strong enough,
We expect a firm, concrete response from the world,