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Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

Russia and Ukraine are trading accusations that each side’s attacks caused civilian deaths

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses

When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat

Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country

Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country

Ukrainian drone attacks in the Moscow region have killed five people, according to local officials

Putin names head of new Russian drone forces in military reshuffle

Putin names head of new Russian drone forces in military reshuffle

MOSCOW, Aug 5 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday named Denis Lyamin to head Russia's Unmanned Systems Forces, a newly established branch of the military that will be responsible for drone warfare.

Turkey Urges Safe Navigation in Black Sea Amid Drone Attacks on Commercial Ships

Turkey Urges Safe Navigation in Black Sea Amid Drone Attacks on Commercial Ships

Turkey has called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Black Sea following attacks on two Turkish-owned cargo vessels near the Russian port of Novorossiysk. The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the spread of Russia's war against Ukraine into the Black Sea, highlighting potential negative impacts on food security. The vessels, Yasar and Nadezhda, were attacked after leaving Novorossiysk, injuring several crew members, including Turkish citizens. The Nadezhda was en route to the Turkish port of Samsun when it was attacked, resulting in a fire on the ship. All 22 crew members were rescued, with three seriously injured. Turkey has reiterated its call for all relevant parties to implement measures ensuring safe navigation in the region.

Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens, according to regional chief Ivan Fedorov

Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9

Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones kill 9

A regional official says Russian planes have dropped powerful glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens

Russia fires glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russia fires glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens

Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens, according to the regional chief

Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones reportedly kill 9

Russia blasts southern Ukrainian city with glide bombs while Ukrainian drones reportedly kill 9

A regional official says Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens

Romania Scrambles F-16s as Russian Drone Crosses Ukraine's Danube River Border

Romania Scrambles F-16s as Russian Drone Crosses Ukraine's Danube River Border

Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets after a Russian drone crossed into its airspace during an attack on southern Ukraine. The drone entered Romanian territory for about 20 minutes before returning to Ukraine, where it was shot down by Ukrainian forces. This incident is part of a series of Russian drone incursions into Romanian airspace, prompting Romania to summon its Russian ambassador. The drone debris fell in a rural area of Romania, causing no casualties or damage. Romania, a NATO and EU member, shares a border with Ukraine along the Danube River and the Black Sea coast.

Romanian Jets Respond to Russian Drone Incursion into NATO Airspace

Romanian Jets Respond to Russian Drone Incursion into NATO Airspace

On August 2, a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace near the Danube Delta, prompting the Romanian Air Force to scramble F-16 fighter jets. The drone flew over Romanian territorial waters for about 20 minutes before re-entering Ukraine, where it was shot down by Ukrainian forces. This incident follows a recent pattern of Russian drones entering Romanian airspace during attacks on Ukraine. Romanian authorities issued an air raid alert for Tulcea County, but no casualties or property damage were reported. The Romanian military has not identified the drone or clarified whether its entry into Romanian airspace was intentional.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Announces Delay in Joint Missile Production Agreement with Ukraine

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Announces Delay in Joint Missile Production Agreement with Ukraine

Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, has announced that the agreement for joint production of Patriot missile interceptors with Ukraine is unlikely to be finalized before winter. Despite ongoing negotiations, the focus remains on ensuring Ukraine is equipped with air defense systems before the winter season. Whitaker emphasized the importance of either allies providing surplus missiles or increasing production at American facilities. The ambassador also mentioned other potential collaborative production opportunities with Ukraine and the European Union, with work continuing on some agreements. This development follows previous discussions at a NATO summit in Ankara, where the U.S. expressed willingness to grant Ukraine a license for missile production.