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Zelenskyy Announces New Attacks in Russian Hinterland, Warns North Korea
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Zelenskyy Announces New Attacks in Russian Hinterland, Warns North Korea

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced plans for further attacks within Russian territory, aiming to demonstrate the necessity of peace.
  • He warned North Korea against sending additional missiles or soldiers to Russia, citing concerns about escalating regional threats.
  • Russia launched missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Zaporizhzhia, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared intentions for further counteroffensives deep within Russian territory, framing these actions as a means to underscore the imperative for peace. In his evening video address, Zelenskyy referenced a confirmed strike on Russia's oil industry in Tobolsk, Siberia, signaling a strategic expansion of Ukrainian operations.

There will be further Ukrainian attacks in the Russian hinterland to show Russia that peace is necessary.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyThe Ukrainian President announced his strategy for escalating strikes against Russian territory.

Zelenskyy also reiterated stern warnings to North Korea regarding its continued military support for Russia. He alleged that Moscow has received additional ballistic missiles from Pyongyang and is anticipating the arrival of more North Korean soldiers. The president asserted that North Korea's weaponry has been co-developed with Russia, posing a significant threat to Asian stability. This warning follows his recent statement suggesting Russia might receive up to 50,000 soldiers from North Korea to bolster its war effort.

These developments occur amidst ongoing Russian aggression. Ukraine reported that Russia launched renewed missile attacks on Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities overnight. In Zaporizhzhia, located in the southern part of the country, at least five people were killed and 20 others injured when industrial facilities and infrastructure were targeted, according to military governor Ivan Fedorov. Initial reports from the capital, Kyiv, indicated one person was injured.

Moscow has received additional ballistic missiles from Pyongyang and is preparing for the arrival of another contingent of North Korean soldiers on Russian territory.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy warned about the deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

Ukraine has intensified its counteroffensive operations, primarily utilizing drones, over recent months in its defense against Russia's protracted and destructive war, which has now surpassed four years. The reported use of North Korean soldiers in Russian operations in the Kursk region in 2024 and 2025 highlights the deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.

North Korea's weapons have been further developed in cooperation with Russia. This is a danger to the Asian states.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyHe highlighted the regional security implications of the Russia-North Korea military alliance.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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