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Russian attacks on Kyiv petrol stations kill two, Ukrainian strikes kill three in Russia

Russian attacks on Kyiv petrol stations kill two, Ukrainian strikes kill three in Russia

Sept 11 (Reuters) - Russia attacked two Kyiv petrol stations with jet-powered drones early on Friday, killing two people in an escalation of strikes that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said were becoming "increasingly terrorist in nature."

Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants

Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants

KYIV, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Russian air strikes in several Ukrainian regions on Saturday killed six people, injured dozens and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure across the country, officials said.

3 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

3 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

Russian strikes have killed three civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, according to local officials

Russian President Putin Warns Europe Against Troop Deployment in Ukraine, Claims No Threat to Continent

Russian President Putin Warns Europe Against Troop Deployment in Ukraine, Claims No Threat to Continent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to European nations, stating that any deployment of their troops to Ukraine would lead to a direct conflict with Russia. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions among European governments regarding potential security guarantees for Ukraine. Despite this threat, President Putin simultaneously asserted that Russia poses no danger to Europe, accusing European leaders of instilling fear in their populations with what he termed an 'imaginary' threat from Moscow. He emphasized that Russia has no intention of threatening European countries. This warning follows a pattern of similar threats from the Kremlin aimed at deterring Western military support for Kyiv, even as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, continues. No such European troop deployment has yet occurred.

Russian drones target Kyiv gas stations, aiming to rattle civilians

Russian drones target Kyiv gas stations, aiming to rattle civilians

Russian drones have targeted gas stations in Kyiv for the second day in a row

Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine industrial hub of Pavlohrad

Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine industrial hub of Pavlohrad

(Corrects number of killed in Pavlohrad, adds toll in wider region in paragraph 2) By Pavel Polityuk and Anna Pruchnicka KYIV, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Russian drones pounded central part of the industrial city of Pavlohrad in southeastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing five, as well as striking a petrol

Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine industrial hub of Pavlohrad

Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine industrial hub of Pavlohrad

By Pavel Polityuk and Anna Pruchnicka KYIV, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Russian forces launched a broad onslaught on the industrial city of Pavlohrad in southeastern Ukraine on Thursday, killing seven, as well as striking a petrol station in the capital Kyiv and an international agribusiness facility in

More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says

More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says

A senior British defense official says more than half a million Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022

Ukraine Conducts Record Long-Range Drone Strikes on Russian Arctic Gas Facilities

Ukraine Conducts Record Long-Range Drone Strikes on Russian Arctic Gas Facilities

Ukrainian special forces have claimed responsibility for drone strikes that hit two Russian gas facilities in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, a region in the Russian Arctic zone. These strikes, which occurred on Wednesday, involved drones traveling nearly 2,000 miles into northwestern Siberia, setting a new record for the longest-range attack in the ongoing conflict. The targets included a major plant in Novy Urengoy, a gas-producing city, and another facility approximately 60 miles south in the Purovsky district. Ukrainian drone manufacturer Fire Point stated that its FP-1 one-way drones were used in the Novy Urengoy strike, covering over 3,200 km. Yamalo-Nenets' governor, Dmitry Artyukhov, confirmed a drone attack caused a fire at an industrial facility, reporting no fatalities or injuries. This operation marks Ukraine's deepest strike into Russian territory since the full-scale invasion in 2022, targeting what was previously considered a secure rear for Russia.

North Korea Boosts Military and Infrastructure Spending with Ukraine War Windfall

North Korea Boosts Military and Infrastructure Spending with Ukraine War Windfall

North Korea is significantly increasing its spending on military capabilities and domestic infrastructure projects, funded by an economic boost derived from its alliance with Russia and involvement in the Ukraine war. South Korea's National Intelligence Service estimates Pyongyang received between $7.7 billion and $14 billion in financial aid and economic value from Russia over the past three years for providing men and materiel for the conflict. This influx of funds, substantial given North Korea's 2024 GDP of $26.6 billion, is being allocated to various initiatives. These include the Regional Development 20x10 Policy, which aims to construct industrial facilities in 20 regional cities annually for a decade, and extensive rural housing projects. Additionally, a significant portion is being invested in military advancements, such as a new uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon Nuclear Complex, capable of producing 85 kilograms of weapons-grade highly enriched uranium annually, enough for four nuclear ...

Poland Anticipates Russian Targeting of Border Crossings Amid Escalating Attacks on Ukraine

Poland Anticipates Russian Targeting of Border Crossings Amid Escalating Attacks on Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Poland expects Russia to target its border crossings with Ukraine, similar to recent attacks on Ukrainian border crossings with Moldova and Romania. This warning follows a significant escalation in Russian aerial attacks across Ukraine, increasingly striking civilian transport, energy, industrial, and logistics infrastructure. These attacks, which utilize newer and more capable weapons, including jet-powered drones and missiles, are harder to intercept and are reaching targets farther from the front line. Russia has already struck at least five Ukrainian border crossings with Moldova and NATO member Romania since late August, with one incident involving a Russian drone entering Moldovan airspace and flying towards Romania, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble.

Amnesty International Reports Russia's Recruitment of Foreign Nationals for Ukraine War Constitutes Human Trafficking

Amnesty International Reports Russia's Recruitment of Foreign Nationals for Ukraine War Constitutes Human Trafficking

Amnesty International has released a briefing asserting that Russia is employing deceptive, coercive, and exploitative tactics to recruit foreign nationals into its military to fight in Ukraine, which in many instances amounts to human trafficking. The research indicates that Russia's Armed Forces are targeting economically vulnerable individuals, primarily from low-income countries in the Global South, and migrants already in Russia. Recruiters allegedly make false promises of non-combat roles, high salaries, and expedited Russian citizenship. However, once recruited, individuals often find their movements restricted, are deployed to front lines with minimal training, and face threats if they attempt to leave. The report is based on interviews with individuals from various countries held in Ukrainian prisoner of war camps, as well as discussions with foreign nationals serving with Russian forces and their families.