British Missiles Target Russian Command in Kursk

A Ukrainian missile strike using British Storm Shadow missiles reportedly resulted in the deaths of Russian Lt-Gen Valery Solodchuk and approximately 500 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. The attack, which occurred on November 20, marks the first use of these missiles against targets deep within Russia, hitting a command post and underground military facility. Reports indicate that 18 Russian officers were also killed and another 18 wounded, with a North Korean general allegedly injured as well. These claims have not been independently verified, and Russian and North Korean authorities have not confirmed the casualties. The scale of the losses could explain President Putin's aggressive response, including the launch of a hypersonic missile at Ukraine. This incident underscores the increasing involvement of North Korean forces in support of Russia's military efforts in Ukraine.