Zelenskiy has repeatedly called on Ukraine's Western allies in recent weeks to step up shipments of long-range weaponry and air defence systems to protect the country's cities. Ukraine has also sought permission from allies to use weapons with long-range capability against targets deep inside Russian territory.

KYIV (Reuters) -Two civilians were killed in Russian attacks on Sunday in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, which is split by the front line and regularly hit by Russian artillery, drones and missiles,

Russian soldiers have been heard raising concerns about how North Korean soldiers will be commanded and provided with ammunition and military kit, leaked intercepts obtained by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine and released on Friday show.

Soldiers from North Korea’s elite “Storm Corps” appear to be preparing to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to a Post analysis.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said North Korean troops could be deployed to combat as early as Sunday.

The recent Russian counterattacks in Kursk have retaken up to half of the territory first seized, casting doubt on how long Kyiv will be able to continue holding it.

The spokesperson for the Ukrainian 1st Separate Siversk Tank Brigade, Dina Wong, stated on Saturday, October 26, that Russian forces in the direction of Kursk have received orders not to take Ukrainian soldiers as prisoners.

Russian occupiers are intensifying mobilization efforts in Ukraine's occupied territories. Recruiters have recently become particularly "active," according to the Center for National Resistance (CNS).