North Korean General Wounded in Ukraine Strike

A high-ranking North Korean general was reportedly wounded in a Ukrainian airstrike in the Kursk region, marking the first confirmed injury of a senior North Korean military figure in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This incident follows North Korea's deployment of over 10,000 troops to support Russia's invasion, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming that casualties have occurred among North Korean forces. The general's identity remains undisclosed, but Western officials have indicated that North Korean troops are actively engaged in combat, raising concerns of escalating tensions. In response, Ukraine has intensified its military operations in the region, utilizing advanced weaponry, including British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles. The situation highlights the deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, as both nations have signed agreements for mutual support amid the ongoing conflict. The White House has also announced plans to supply Ukraine with antipersonnel mines, despite international opposition to such weapons.