Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed at least 10 people, including workers at a steel plant in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, according to Ukrainian officials.
The strikes reportedly killed seven steel plant workers in Zaporizhzhia, while dozens of others were injured as Russian missiles and drones hit targets across the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is increasingly using North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles in its attacks, including weapons used against Zaporizhzhia.
Kyiv has warned that military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang is deepening, with North Korea continuing to provide Russia with weapons and other military support.
Zelenskyy has also warned that Russia is preparing to receive additional North Korean troops, potentially adding thousands of personnel to Moscow's war effort.
The latest escalation comes as Russian strikes continue targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, while Ukraine faces persistent pressure on its air-defense capabilities.
Emergency crews remain deployed across affected areas, clearing debris, treating the wounded and assessing damage.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled, with no immediate breakthrough between Moscow and Kyiv.
The growing role of North Korean weapons and personnel is raising fresh concerns that the conflict could become even more internationalized as the war continues.
