Noontime News Recap: Drone strikes kill civilians in Ukraine and Russia as North Korea fires missile
Russian authorities said a large overnight Ukrainian drone attack hit the Moscow region and the capital, killing at least two people and damaging infrastructure, including a refinery and homes. 🔗
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In Ukraine, the death toll from a separate overnight drone attack in the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, according to regional authorities, underscoring the civilian toll on both sides of the war. 🔗
The attacks came as Russia held election day, adding to the sense of heightened tension around the conflict and the wider security situation. 🔗
In East Asia, Japan said North Korea fired at least one suspected ballistic missile from near its east coast towards the Sea of Japan, prompting a fresh regional alert. 🔗
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Separately, a report said North Korea may be preparing to send another wave of troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, raising the prospect of deeper military cooperation between the two countries. 🔗
The developments point to a widening security picture, with drone warfare hitting civilian areas in both Russia and Ukraine, while North Korea's missile launch and possible troop deployment add pressure in the Asia Pacific and European theatres. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗
Sources in this recap
- 🔗 Russia says Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region kills two as refinery and homes are hit
- 🔗 Drone strikes hit Kyiv region and Moscow on Russia election day as death toll rises
- 🔗 North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan as regional alert rises
- 🔗 North Korea may send another wave of troops to fight for Russia, report says
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