A North Korean-made mobile surface-to-air missile system has appeared for the first time in the Ukraine conflict. A previously unidentified air defense system seen in the footage of a strike released by the Russian side appears to be a North Korean analog of the Russian Tor short-range SAM system.

Ukrainian air defence and mobile drone hunter groups shot down 58 out of 80 drones launched by Russia in overnight attacks on Tuesday, the air force said in a statement.

The unmanned aircraft carrying explosive warheads are part of a Ukrainian campaign of long-range drone attacks that aim to inflict blows on Russia far behind the front line as Moscow's troops advance in the east.

Ukraine has intensified missile and drone strikes on Russia. Russian air defenses are stretched, prompting efforts to find other approaches to protect domestic targets.

Ukraine is using unmanned aircraft carrying explosive warheads as part of a campaign of long-range drone attacks, aiming to inflict blows on Russia far behind the front line. Kyiv's military granted Reuters exclusive access during the launch of the drones.

An elderly woman leaves her damaged home after missile attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.