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Ukraine: The Latest
NATO asks South Korea for intelligence on North Korean special operations forces
Oct 21, 2024
James Rothwell, the Berlin Correspondent for The Telegraph, and freelance journalist Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska discuss the intriguing implications of North Korean special forces potentially aiding Russia in Ukraine. They analyze the mysterious deaths of Russian officials and NATO's strategic response. Additionally, they explore the political instability in Georgia, especially regarding upcoming elections and foreign influence, while highlighting South Korea's growing military cooperation with NATO amid shifting global alliances.
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- Ukraine's recent drone strikes on key Russian military targets indicate a strategic shift aimed at disrupting military logistics and command capabilities.
- The involvement of North Korean troops in Ukraine highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions, revealing doubts about their combat effectiveness despite loyalty to the Kim regime.
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Recent Drone Strikes in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces recently conducted drone strikes against significant Russian military targets, including the Lipetsk-2 airbase and the Sverdlov Defence Manufacturing Plant. The strikes reportedly resulted in significant damage, including fires and secondary explosions, impacting Russia's ability to deploy Su-34s, Su-35s, and MiG-31 fighter jets. Despite Russia's claim of intercepting numerous drones, evidence suggests that Ukraine's efforts to penetrate its airspace were effective, marking a notable aerial operational moment amid ongoing conflict. The potential implications of these strikes indicate Ukraine's strategic intent to disrupt Russian military logistics and command capabilities as the war escalates.
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