Russia has been providing North Korea with petroleum products in violation of UN Security Council sanctions, Reuters reported on May 2, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
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Rest of World News: The Ukrainian security service (SBU) said Russia used North Korean missiles in several attacks that killed over 20 people. Comprehensive measures are underway to establish all the circumstances of the crimes and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Iran sent 400 missiles, including "many from the Fateh-110 family of short-range ballistic weapons" that have a range of up to 700 kilometers, three Iranian sources told Reuters.
Key developments on Feb. 16: Commander says no Ukrainian units surrounded in Avdiivka, troops withdraw from strongpoint on city's outskirts 3rd Assault Brigade says it wiped out 2 Russian brigades at Avdiivka Prosecutor General: Russia has used 24 North Korean missiles in Ukraine Germany signs long-term security deal with Ukraine, unveils new aid package Ukraine retrieves bodies of 58 fallen soldiers Commander says no Ukrainian units surrounded in Avdiivka, troops withdraw from strongpoint on city's outskirts There are no Ukrainian units surrounded in Avdiivka as of 1 p.m. local time, General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi said on Feb. 16, stressing that soldiers' lives are a priority.