Ukrainian drone strikes injure firefighters as G7 ministers reaffirm support for Ukraine

independent.co.uk October 20, 2024, 08:01 AM UTC

Summary: Ukraine has launched drone attacks targeting Moscow and western Russia, resulting in minor injuries to four firefighters in Dzerzhinsk. Regional officials reported no significant damage from the strikes. Moscow's air defense reportedly intercepted at least one drone.

G7 defense ministers met in Naples and reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine, including military assistance. They emphasized Ukraine's goal of full integration into Euro-Atlantic structures, including NATO membership.

Additionally, Russia's National Intelligence Service reported that Russian Navy ships transported 1,500 North Korean special operation forces to Vladivostok earlier this month.

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