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Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones
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Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week

Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week

Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year
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The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

Ukrainian forces have launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since the invasion began, firing almost 800 drones
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Ukraine Launches Extensive Drone Attack on Moscow, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Ukraine Launches Extensive Drone Attack on Moscow, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Ukraine launched over 600 drones towards Moscow overnight, marking one of its largest long-range attacks in the ongoing conflict, according to data analyzed by ABC News. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that at least 637 drones were directed at the Russian capital from Monday night into Tuesday morning, with Russian air defenses shooting down at least 197 over the capital region. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have downed a total of 791 Ukrainian craft overnight. Andrey Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow Region, stated that at least three people, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured in the attacks. Damage was reported to residential properties in three districts east of Moscow, as well as to a shopping center, a local government building, and a residential building in Kolomna. Additionally, a warehouse belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries was attacked east of Moscow, resulting in a fire and minor damage to the logistics facility. Temporary flight restrictions were imp...
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Russian missile attack kills 10 in northeast Ukraine, Zelenskiy vows response

Russian missile attack kills 10 in northeast Ukraine, Zelenskiy vows response

By Volodymyr Pavlov PECHENIHY, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A Russian missile attack killed 10 people on Tuesday in a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding that Kyiv would respond.
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Russia Establishes New Drone Launch Pads Near Ukraine, Potentially Threatening NATO Territory

Russia Establishes New Drone Launch Pads Near Ukraine, Potentially Threatening NATO Territory

Russia has constructed at least 59 new drone launch rails across 10 locations near its borders with Ukraine and Belarus, according to an investigation by The Telegraph. These facilities, some repurposed from old military bases and civilian airports, and others newly built in rural areas, are designed to launch next-generation long-range strike drones, including Geran-4 and Geran-5 variants. These drones are capable of flying nearly 1,000 kilometers and carrying a 90-kilogram payload. The development comes as Russia has significantly increased its use of jet-powered weapons against Ukraine, with a fivefold increase in July compared to June, making them harder to intercept than propeller-powered drones. Satellite imagery and leaked documents were used to identify these new launch pads. Open-source tracking data indicates that seven of the 10 identified bases have been utilized in recent attacks on Kyiv, which has faced challenges due to a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles. Russian attacks in July resu...
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Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands

Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries
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Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments

Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments

By Mark Trevelyan LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A senior member of Russia's liberal Yabloko party was sentenced on Monday to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for condemning the war in Ukraine, which he described at his trial as a catastrophe for Russia.
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Russia Accuses UK of Escalating Ukraine Conflict Over Drone Use

Russia Accuses UK of Escalating Ukraine Conflict Over Drone Use

Russia has issued a threat to the United Kingdom, accusing it of escalating the conflict in Ukraine. This follows reports that British-made drones were allegedly used by Ukraine to conduct strikes deep within Russian territory. The Russian Embassy in London stated that the UK is an 'accomplice and co-perpetrator' in Ukrainian attacks and warned that the deeper the UK's involvement and support for Kyiv's 'terrorist machinery,' the higher the price it will pay. These warnings come after a Sunday Times report indicated that drones manufactured by two British defense companies were utilized by Kyiv against Russian military and industrial targets. One of the manufacturers is reportedly linked to BAE Systems, while the other remains unidentified for security reasons. The UK Ministry of Defence has not yet commented on these specific allegations. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, London has been a significant military supporter of Kyiv, providing approximately £25 billion ($33 billion) in assis...
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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people
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Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public
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Moscow Demands Answers from Washington and Ankara Regarding Potential U.S. Arms Transfer to Kyiv

Moscow Demands Answers from Washington and Ankara Regarding Potential U.S. Arms Transfer to Kyiv

Moscow has formally requested explanations from Washington and Ankara concerning reports of a potential plan to transfer a "substantial arsenal" of U.S. weapons and ammunition, currently held by Turkiye, to Kyiv. The Russian Foreign Ministry is seeking clarification on these reports, which suggest a significant arms package could be destined for Ukraine. This demand comes as Ukraine continues its long-range strikes within Russia, targeting military airfields and rocket centers, including facilities supporting Russia's Starlink-style satellite internet network. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles against Russia's Roscosmos Progress Centre rocket facility and the Savasleyka air base, demonstrating Kyiv's extended strike capabilities. Russian officials reported repelling a "massive" Ukrainian attack in Samara, causing damage to industrial sites, and a drone strike in the Moscow region injured two. Simultaneously, Russia conducted its own ...