Ukraine braces for potential missile strikes as US warns of North Korea response
Ukrainian officials report that Russian forces are preparing for a large missile attack on Ukraine, with recent blasts heard in Kyiv marking the first missile strikes since August. Air raid sirens sounded across multiple regions as residents were urged to take cover. The attacks on Wednesday involved cruise and ballistic missiles but were described as less intense than what Russia could potentially unleash. Ukraine's security chief stated that the country is ready to counter these threats. In related developments, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the deployment of North Korean troops by Russia will receive a strong response. He met with NATO and Ukrainian officials in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine.