According to officials in Kyiv, Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil depot north of Moscow, as well as an oil refinery and an oil terminal in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region. Follow DW for more.
North Korea’s Kim praises troops fighting for Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised troops fighting on Russia’s side in the war in Ukraine, calling them the “greatest strength and pride” of the country, state media reported on Thursday.
In a New Year’s message, Kim praised his troops fighting abroad as forging an “invincible alliance” with Russia, according to KCNA.
“As the whole country is enveloped in a festive atmosphere of greeting the new year, I all the more miss you, who are fighting bravely on the battlefields in the alien land even at this moment,” he said.
“Be brave. Behind you are Pyongyang and Moscow.”
South Korean and Western intelligence agencies say Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, with South Korea estimating that at least 600 have been killed and thousands wounded.
Analysts say North Korea is receiving financial aid, military technology and energy and food supplies in return.
Kim also hinted at further overseas deployments this year, while attending New Year celebrations in Pyongyang.
Russia shoots down three drones en route to Moscow — mayor
Russian air defense intercepted three drones targeting the Russian capital, Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a serious of Telegram posts.
Sobyanin said that emergency services had rushed to sites where drone fragments had landed.
The posts did not report any casualties or damage.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-kyiv-says-it-struck-russias-oil-facilities/live-75346952
