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Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 19 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 19 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Russian missiles and drones have pounded Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, killing at least 19 civilians and wounding around 60

Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack

Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack

Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight

Ukraine claims to have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine claims to have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine said long-range strikes have put more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action

Russia launches heavy strikes at Ukraine, killing at least 20

Russia launches heavy strikes at Ukraine, killing at least 20

By Olena Harmash and Vladyslav Smilianets KYIV, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Russia pounded Ukraine with waves of missiles and drones in one of its most "vile strikes" on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, killing at least 20 people, including children, and damaging industrial facilities and energy

Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed and Moscow region fuel depot reportedly burns

Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed and Moscow region fuel depot reportedly burns

Russia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight

Russia hits Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least 15

Russia hits Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least 15

By Olena Harmash and Vladyslav Smilianets KYIV, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Russia pounded Ukraine with waves of missiles and drones on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and hitting residential buildings, industrial facilities and infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.

North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia

North Korea warns US over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia

SEOUL, Oct 7 (Reuters) - North Korea criticised the United States over its arms sales and military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait, state media KCNA said on Wednesday.

Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated

Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won't be intimidated

By Andreas Rinke and Felix Hoske KYIV, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Germany will not be intimidated into dropping its support for Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday as he announced a further €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in military aid during a visit to Kyiv marked by Russian drone attacks.

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is struggling to survive. Russian airstrikes have brought the city's huge steel plant and mines to a standstill, dragging the local economy to its knees.

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to the sound of sirens and explosions

By Andreas Rinke and Felix Hoske KYIV, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The sound of air raid sirens and explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived for a visit to show support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy amid escalating Russian attacks.