Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing one civilian and wounding more than 30 people in the centre, south, and northeast, Ukrainian officials said on Friday.

The air raid alert for Sumy and Poltava oblasts was canceled. The Air Force announced the all-clear. 18:36 The Air Force warned of missile threats in Sumy and Poltava oblasts. Reports indicate Shahed drones are moving from Zhytomyr to Rivne oblast.

The strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to European security, but also for the United States, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Thursday."Russia is delivering the latest technology into North Korea in return for North Korean help with the war against Ukraine and this is a threat not only to the European part of NATO but also to the US,

NATO has assured Ukraine of further help after the transfer of North Korean troops to Russia. A statement released by the council of 32 NATO countries on Friday said the allies "remain as resolute as ever in supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes for ...