Conflict & Security
Russia fired N Korean missiles in attack killing six, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia fired North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircon missiles and guided aerial bombs in an overnight attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed six people and wounded 19.
Zelensky said the southeastern Ukrainian city was struck with the weapons, referring to Russia's Zircon hypersonic cruise missile system.
Update
Zelensky said the overnight attack was on Zaporizhzhia.
He said 19 people were wounded.
He said Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircon missiles and guided aerial bombs.
Source note: AFP news report published on 11 August 2026 at 07:27:41 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The weapon types, casualty figures and responsibility are attributed to Zelensky's statement.
Source
AFP news report published on .