A Russian overnight attack on the Ukrainian city of Krivyi Rih, which killed an entire family, is suspected to have been carried out with a North Korean-made missile, two sources familiar with the matter said.

If confirmed, this would be the first use of such a weapon in the war in Ukraine in nearly a year.

Russia has used North Korean missiles against Ukrainian targets before. However, their return after such a long absence could indicate that Moscow has secured new supplies of missiles as it intensifies its campaign of attacks on Ukraine, one of the sources said.

Russia likely used N. Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year, sources say https://t.co/RDtpWw9pWh

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