**Russia Fires North Korean-Supplied Missiles at Ukraine**
Ukraine’s military has reported that Russia fired at least 60 ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea during the full-scale invasion. The missiles were used against Ukrainian forces, according to a spokesperson for the Ukrainian military.
**North Korea’s Support for Russia**
This is not the first time North Korea has provided support to Russia since the beginning of the invasion. Earlier reports mentioned over 5 million artillery shells and 100 short-range ballistic missiles supplied by Pyongyang. The technology behind these missiles is outdated, making them less accurate.
**Thousands of North Korean Troops Deployed in Ukraine**
Since late October, thousands of North Korean troops have been fighting alongside Russian forces to expel Ukrainian troops from approximately 800 square kilometers of Russian territory. President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that some of these soldiers have suffered losses.
**Economic Support for North Korea**
In return for the troops and arms supplied by North Korea, Russia is believed to be providing economic support and assistance for Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.
**German Chancellor Visits Ukraine**
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine’s capital on December 2, promising to deliver $680 million worth of arms to Ukraine this December. He reaffirmed Germany’s support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
**Russian Drone Attack Causes Fire and Casualties**
A Russian drone attack on Ternopil resulted in a fire in a residential building and casualties, local officials reported.
**High Casualty Numbers for Russia**
Ukrainian forces have reported 1,790 casualties suffered by Russian forces just over the past day. This number includes soldiers who were killed or injured during the fighting.
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