**New Footage Reveals Details of North Korean Soldier Captured by Ukraine**
President Volodymyr Zelensky has released new footage of the interrogation of a North Korean soldier captured by Ukrainian forces. The soldier, who was wounded and is currently in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), gave details about his military service and training.
According to the footage, the soldier said he had been trained for three months before being sent to Ukraine, where he was part of a group of soldiers who were using drones to attack Ukrainian forces. He also mentioned that some North Korean soldiers have been forced to commit suicide to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces.
**Russia’s Reliance on Pyongyang Continues**
The release of the new footage comes as Russia continues to rely heavily on North Korea for military support, despite the fact that neither country has officially acknowledged the deployment. The U.S. and Europe are increasingly convinced that accidents led to incidents damaging critical cables in the Baltic Sea, according to a report by the Washington Post.
**Ukraine Strikes Back Against Russian Forces**
In other news, Ukrainian forces shot down 43 Russian attack drones overnight, the Air Force reported on January 19. This number includes 1,580 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day. The Ukrainian military also received three specialized demining vehicles from Slovenia to aid in their efforts.
**International Support for Ukraine**
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasized the importance of a united NATO and strong U.S. leadership in countering Putin’s ambitions and safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. The international community continues to provide support to Ukraine as it faces ongoing challenges from Russian forces.
**Key Developments**
* Ukrainian forces shot down 43 Russian attack drones overnight.
* Russia suffered 1,580 casualties just over the past day.
* The Ukrainian military received three specialized demining vehicles from Slovenia.
* Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphasized the importance of a united NATO and strong U.S. leadership in countering Putin’s ambitions.
**Sources**
Kyiv Independent: Zelensky releases new footage of interrogation of North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine
