Ukraine reports first clash with North Korean troops in Kursk region

Ukrainian officials reported a small clash with North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, marking the first engagement between the two sides. President Zelenskyy stated this incident opens a "new page in instability in the world." In a separate incident, a Russian missile strike on Zaporizhzhia killed six people and injured 23, damaging critical infrastructure. Local officials confirmed a fire resulted from the attack. G7 foreign ministers expressed serious concern over North Korean troop deployment in Russia, viewing it as a dangerous escalation in the conflict. They condemned military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, particularly regarding missile procurement.