Russia Launches Summer Missile Strikes Across Ukraine Amid Offensives, North Korean Support Expected

Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict indicate escalating military tensions and preparations for intensified hostilities. At least five people died following a Russian missile attack on the industrial city of Samar in southeastern Ukraine, marking the city's second strike in three days. South Korean intelligence suggests Russia may be preparing a large-scale summer offensive against Ukraine with support from North Korean military personnel, potentially involving 6,000 additional troops and advanced weaponry transfers. Despite these threats, Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully halted Russia's advance in the Sumy region, stabilizing the line of contact and liberating territory while forcing Russia to redeploy troops to protect its own territory. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions continue as the Kremlin condemned Estonia's plan to allow NATO nuclear-capable aircraft on its soil, viewing it as a direct threat to Moscow. These military and diplomatic developments underscore the ongoing volatility and complexity of the conflict in the region.