Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian energy facilities while also claiming the presence of North Korean troops near the conflict zone.
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Updated Aug 16
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What happened
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian energy facilities while also claiming the presence of North Korean troops near the conflict zone.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Russia deploys jet-powered drones and receives military aid from North Korea near the Ukraine front.Sub-event
Ukraine claims North Korean troop presence amid ongoing strikes on Russian targets.1 source
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The entities involved
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North Korea
sovereign state in East Asia
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Moscow
capital and most populous city of Russia
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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