North Korea’s decision to send 12,000 elite light infantry troops to support Russia in Ukraine signals deepening military ties, though it’s unclear if this will be a game-changer on the battlefield.

Ukrainian forces successfully repelled Russian attempts to break into the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrinfrom reported on Nov. 14, citing the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces. Russian invaders failed to enter Kupiansk.