Massive Drone Strike Hits Moscow, Injures Civilians

Moscow and its suburbs experienced a significant drone strike that injured multiple civilians and disrupted air traffic at major airports, marking the largest drone assault on the capital since the onset of the war in 2022. This attack coincided with Russian President Vladimir Putin's signing of a military cooperation pact with North Korea, which mandates mutual military support in case of attacks, intensifying concerns over escalating military ties between the two nations. Concurrently, reports indicated that Russian forces suffered their worst casualty month in October since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, averaging 1,500 dead and wounded daily, with total losses reaching approximately 700,000. As Ukraine also faced drone attacks, U.S. intelligence confirmed the deployment of at least 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia, raising fears of further escalations in the conflict. The recent military developments are seen as part of a broader narrative of increasing tensions and shifting dynamics in the ongoing war. Both sides have remained tight-lipped about casualty figures, despite mounting evidence of heavy losses for Russian forces.