Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles

Officials in Ukraine say Russian aerial attacks killed at least 10 civilians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow is receiving military help from North Korea, using its ballistic missiles in an attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed seven people.

Ukrainian officials reported that Russian aerial attacks killed at least 10 civilians, with the majority of casualties occurring in the city of Zaporizhzhia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Moscow is receiving military aid from North Korea, specifically ballistic missiles, which were used in the attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed seven people. The attack on Zaporizhzhia occurred on Tuesday, with officials saying that Russia used missiles, drones, and glide bombs to target Ukrainian cities. Zelenskyy did not provide further details on the nature of the North Korean military aid.

The increased military aid from North Korea to Russia could lead to a surge in global missile prices, affecting consumers who rely on satellite-based services such as GPS and satellite television. As more countries acquire advanced missile technology, the cost of these services may increase to reflect the higher production costs. This could have a significant impact on households that rely on these services, particularly those in rural areas where satellite-based services are often the only option.

The recent development of North Korea's secret missile sales to Russia is part of a larger pattern of military cooperation between the two countries. Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has been seeking to modernize its military arsenal, and North Korea has been willing to supply it with advanced missile technology. This cooperation is not new, as both countries have been working together to develop and test ballistic missiles for several years. Insiders have long suspected that North Korea was supplying Russia with missile technology, but the recent attack on Zaporizhzhia has brought this cooperation to the forefront.

In the coming weeks, the United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recent attack on Zaporizhzhia and the implications of North Korea's secret missile sales to Russia. The meeting is scheduled for August 20, where representatives from various countries will gather to address the growing concern over the spread of advanced missile technology. This meeting will be a crucial turning point in the global response to the conflict in Ukraine and the implications of North Korea's military cooperation with Russia.