Russia Strikes Ukrainian City; Seoul Warns Of Putin's Summer Offensive With Kim Jong Un's Help
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/ Jun 27, 2025, 07:32PM IST
A deadly Russian missile attack hit Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing 3 and injuring 14. The city of Samar was targeted—second strike in 3 days. Meanwhile, South Korea warns Russia may launch a large-scale summer assault on Ukraine with help from 6,000 North Korean troops. Watch
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