North Korea Deploys Soldiers, Escalating Ukraine Conflict
- A Russian drone attack damaged an apartment in Kyiv without causing injuries.
- Russia captured two villages in eastern Ukraine as fighting intensified.
- North Korean troops' involvement in the conflict poses a threat to regional security.
On November 7, 2024, a Russian drone attack significantly damaged an apartment building in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, although no injuries were reported. The Ukrainian air force successfully intercepted 38 of the 63 drones launched by Russia overnight. Meanwhile, Russia announced the capture of two more villages in eastern Ukraine, and Ukraine's military claimed to have repelled multiple attacks in the same area. Amidst this conflict, North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russian forces, raising concerns in South Korea about the implications for regional security. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol discussed potential arms supplies to Ukraine and expressed worries over North Korea's involvement. As international reactions unfold, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the election victory of Donald Trump, while the Kremlin remains cautious about future diplomatic relations.