US embassy in Kyiv closes as air raid warnings escalate in Ukraine
The US embassy in Kyiv has closed due to warnings of a potential air attack. Employees were advised to shelter in place as air raid sirens sounded multiple times overnight. Kyiv has faced frequent strikes since September, prompting residents to seek safety in metro stations. South Korean lawmakers report that nearly 11,000 North Korean troops are now in Russia's Kursk region, with some already engaged in combat against Ukraine. North Korea has also sent additional military supplies to Russia, including artillery and training support for Russian forces. The US has approved sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for the first time, marking a significant policy shift. This decision follows the recent allowance for Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian targets, amid ongoing heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine.