Ukraine updates: N Koreans 'likely' died fighting for Russia

Seoul has said Pyongyang has started sending troops to Ukraine for combat experience. North Korea has been accused of supplying weapons for Russia's war in Ukraine. DW has the latest.

South Korea's Defense Minister, Kim Yong-hyun it is "highly likely" that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Ukraine said it had shot down another wave of overnight missile and drone attacks from Russia.

Here are the latest developments regarding Russia's war in Ukraine on Tuesday, October 8: