Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile during its latest wave of attacks on Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones in an overnight barrage that struck multiple locations, including central Ukraine, where several civilians, including children, were killed.

Zelenskyy called for increased military support from Western allies, urging the United States and Europe to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses. Meanwhile, Poland has accused Russia of violating its airspace after a missile explosion near the Ukrainian border. Polish authorities say evidence points to a Russian KH-101 cruise missile, while NATO has pledged to take all necessary measures to defend alliance territory.

Zelenskyy: Russia Used North Korean Ballistic Missile | Poland Blames Russian KH-101 Strike

Russian troops have taken over the village of Pobieda in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, said the Russian defence ministry, on Thursday (Feb 22). While, the Ukrainian military denied the claim and said it was repelling attacks in the region.

Russia claims to have taken over village of Pobieda in Ukraine's Donetsk region

South Korea and Japan said on Wednesday (July 12) that North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, which is said to be its 12th this year. This comes amid fierce claims and counterclaims over US "spy" planes "violating" North Korean airspace.

North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile, 12th this year

The Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in South Korea said on Monday that the government has approved a plan to build an interception system similar to Israel's "Iron Dome" defence missile system.

South Korea to build missiles similar to Israel's 'Iron Dome' to counter North Korean threat

WION Morning News Brief, January 5, 2018