Olena Mukhina

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun announced plans to send a team of military analysts to Ukraine to observe modern warfare tactics.

Russian forces continue to bombard Toretsk with artillery and airstrikes, though advances remain stalled.

Ukrainian drones struck Berdyansk port early today, igniting fires and leading to visible smoke clouds, power outages, and casualties, as occupation authorities scramble to assess the impact. The attack has prompted Russian officials to halt social services in the city.

Above all, it is vital to maintain Ukraine's combat readiness, the analyst noted.

Ukraine is currently not in a position to demand anything, he believes.

North Korean troops deployed to Russia's war will encounter drone warfare for the first time, specifically Ukrainian kamikaze drones. This experience will likely come as a shock because North Korean forces are unaccustomed to modern drone tactics, especially those employed by Ukraine, which have evolved through extensive combat experience against Russian forces.

Increased movement of Russian forces, including assault units, is observed along the Berdiansk axis toward the frontline, according to Mariupol Mayor's Advisor Petro Andriushchenko.

In a stark warning about the implications of North Korean military involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the lack of a robust international reaction, likening the situation to the early days of Crimea's occupation.

Eyewitnesses reported that thick smoke billowed from the facility as the fire consumed a testing workshop.

The Norwegian government announced a substantial allocation of over $118 million to procure essential equipment and armaments for F-16 fighters destined for Ukraine, with the first deliveries expected before the New Year, as stated by Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

Despite signs of strain, the frontline in Ukraine is not collapsing, according to defense expert Serhii Zghurets, who emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust defense to prevent Russian breakthroughs.

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has highlighted the urgent need for the EU to unite and respond decisively to the military and economic challenges posed by Russia's aggression.

In a bid to counter the escalating threat posed by North Korean troops supporting Russia, Ukraine and South Korea have agreed to enhance bilateral contacts and share vital intelligence.

Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Zelensky expressed confidence in Europe’s role as a key supporter of Ukraine, underscoring the continent’s economic and military advantage over Russia.