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North Korea Fires Missiles, Sends Troops to Ukraine

5/8/2025

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North Korea has escalated tensions by launching short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, reaching a distance of 800 km from Wonsan. South Korea condemned this provocative act. Meanwhile, reports indicate that North Korea has dispatched around 15,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine, resulting in heavy casualties.

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North Korea has escalated tensions by launching short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, reaching a distance of 800 km from Wonsan. South Korea condemned this provocative act. Meanwhile, reports indicate that North Korea has dispatched around 15,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine, resulting in heavy casualties.