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Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties rise

Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties rise

Russian jet-powered drones have struck a home in northern Ukraine, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son

Ukraine Proposes Ceasefire on Civilian Targets in Black Sea Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine Proposes Ceasefire on Civilian Targets in Black Sea Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine has proposed a mutual cessation of attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea to Russia, as reported by Reuters. This proposal was delivered through a third party, and as of now, Moscow has not responded. The offer comes amidst ongoing tensions and military actions in the region. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has indicated that Turkey is closely monitoring the situation and has suggested a moratorium on military actions to both parties involved in the conflict. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that Moscow has not received any formal proposal regarding a moratorium on military actions in the Black Sea.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says a nighttime blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says a nighttime blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian anti-ship missiles and drones have blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a unique nighttime operation

Romanian Military Destroys Russian Drones Near Strategic Black Sea Gas Project

Romanian Military Destroys Russian Drones Near Strategic Black Sea Gas Project

Romanian military divers have destroyed two Russian-made drones found near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project in the Black Sea. The drones were discovered drifting in Romania's exclusive economic zone, approximately 90 nautical miles east of Constanța. The Neptun Deep project, jointly owned by OMV Petrom and Romgaz, is a significant energy initiative for the European Union, with production expected to begin in 2027. Romanian authorities contacted Ukraine to confirm the drones were not Ukrainian, and subsequently destroyed them due to the potential threat they posed. This incident follows a series of drone incursions into Romanian airspace, with over 30 violations reported since Russia began attacking Ukrainian Danube ports.

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze

Ukrainian drones strike a major refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze

Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days

Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says

Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says

By Aleksandar Vasovic Aug 14 (Reuters) - Civilian casualties from the war in Ukraine rose by nearly a third month-on-month in July, to the highest level since May 2022, as Russia struck towns and cities far from the battlefield with missiles and drones, the U.N. said on Friday.

Poland Thwarts Russian Plot to Assassinate Ukrainian-American Citizen

Poland Thwarts Russian Plot to Assassinate Ukrainian-American Citizen

Poland has successfully disrupted a Russian plot to assassinate a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw, marking a significant incident where a Western leader has publicly accused Moscow of targeting a U.S. citizen. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the arrest of a suspect allegedly recruited by Russia's secret services. This incident is part of a broader pattern of Russia's aggressive actions against its perceived enemies abroad, including activists and supporters of Ukraine. The thwarted assassination attempt highlights Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine European countries that support Ukraine, with over 200 acts of sabotage and disruption linked to Russia since the start of the war.

Russia Plans to Abolish Border Zones with Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Russia Plans to Abolish Border Zones with Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced plans to abolish border zones between Russian regions and Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, including Crimea. The changes will affect Russia's Rostov and Voronezh regions and temporarily occupied Crimea. The FSB has prepared draft orders to invalidate existing border zone regulations, claiming the occupied territories have been incorporated into the Russian Federation. In Crimea, a border regime will be retained within the boundaries of the Black Sea islands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any settlement requiring Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Ukrainian territory, emphasizing the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Russian attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles

Russian attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles

Officials in Ukraine say Russian aerial attacks killed at least nine civilians

Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help

Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help

Russia has bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, killing at least nine civilians

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last year that he had “no cards" in the fight against Russia

Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates

Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates

The United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being held