Ukraine and Russia Trade Deadly Strikes; Kyiv Says North Korean Missiles Used

On August 11, 2026, Ukraine and Russia exchanged heavy aerial attacks, killing at least 25 people across both countries. Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure, while Russian missile barrages hit Ukrainian cities, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming that North Korean missiles were among those used. The attacks mark an escalation in the ongoing conflict, with civilian casualties reported on both sides.