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Ukraine blames North Korean missiles for killing 7 in Russia’s latest attack

Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia used DPRK missiles to hit Zaporizhzhia amid Ukraine’s air defense gaps

North Korean ballistic missiles used in a massive attack by Russia killed at least seven people in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Tuesday night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zaporizhzhia “was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles, [Russian] Zircon missiles and guided aerial bombs,” Zelensky wrote on social media, adding that authorities had been working on addressing the consequences of the attack.

Citing preliminary reports, Zelensky initially said at least six people were killed and 19 were injured in the strike. The number of casualties rose to seven deaths and 24 wounded as local authorities declared Wednesday a