Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Vladimir Putin is preparing to deploy an additional 30,000 North Korean troops to the Ukraine-Russia war, citing intelligence reports.The Ukrainian president made this announcement during a nightly address, though he did not provide evidence to support his claim.Meanwhile, Kyiv reported that Russia is targeting the city with ballistic missiles, as part of an ongoing escalation in hostilities.

A drone attack on a holiday camp in the Zaporizhzhia region resulted in twelve fatalities, including five children, according to Russian-installed authorities, who accused Ukraine of deliberately attacking civilians.Both sides have denied targeting civilians in the conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Additionally, Romania intercepted a suspected Shahed drone in its airspace for the first time, highlighting growing concerns about UAVs entering NATO territory.

The article also notes that Russia is facing significant military losses, with over 225,500 soldiers reported as casualties this year, though frontline medical care in Russia remains inadequate.These developments underscore the intensifying nature of the conflict and its far-reaching implications for regional security.