Zelensky: "Russia Used Two North Korean Ballistic Missiles in Airstrike"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on June 10 that Russia used two North Korean-made ballistic missiles in its airstrikes on Ukraine overnight from June 9 to 10 (local time).

President Zelensky stated on X (formerly Twitter) that "Russia used 315 drones and 7 missiles in last night's attack, and among them, two were North Korean-made ballistic missiles." He added, "This was one of the largest airstrikes on Kyiv, and the regions of Odesa, Dnipro, and Chernihiv were also targeted." He further explained, "Residential buildings and urban infrastructure were damaged, and even a maternity hospital in Odesa was targeted."

He went on to say that there were casualties as a result of this airstrike, with 13 people injured. According to the Associated Press, citing the Odesa regional prosecutor's office, there were 2 deaths and 9 injuries. Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, reported that 4 people were injured in Kyiv.

President Zelensky emphasized, "Action is needed from the United States, which has the power to push Russia toward peace; from Europe, which has no alternative but to grow stronger; and from others around the world who are calling for diplomacy and an end to the war."

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