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Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine

Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine

A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven

Drone shot down in Lithuania was likely aimed at Ukraine, Lithuanian president says

Drone shot down in Lithuania was likely aimed at Ukraine, Lithuanian president says

By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The drone shot down in Lithuania by an Italian NATO fighter jet on Tuesday was of a type used by Russia and was most likely targeted at Ukraine, Lithuania's president said on Wednesday.

Army Veteran Sean Michael Lee, Rescuer of Fox News Reporter, Dies at 50

Army Veteran Sean Michael Lee, Rescuer of Fox News Reporter, Dies at 50

Sean Michael Lee, a 20-year Army paratrooper veteran who served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division, passed away on Sunday at the age of 50 after a battle with esophageal cancer. Lee's cancer was directly linked to his exposure to burn pits during his military service. After his military career, Lee continued his dedication to service, notably assisting in the evacuation of thousands from conflict zones. In 2021, he worked with the nonprofit Save Our Allies to help evacuate people during the collapse of Afghanistan's government. A year later, in Ukraine, Lee played a crucial role in the extraction of Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, who was severely injured when Russian forces attacked his vehicle near Kyiv, an incident that killed two of Hall's crew members. Lee also supported wounded veterans through The Independence Fund and delivered aid to Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina. Most recently, he worked under Secretary Doug Collins at the U.S. Depart...

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

By Maria Rugamer, Michael Kahn and Supantha Mukherjee Sept 16 (Reuters) - European militaries are increasingly exploring cheaper missiles and interceptors after conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East exposed the limits of small inventories of high-end weapons.

Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts

Is NATO ready to fight? The Ukraine war is raising doubts among military analysts

By Daniel Flynn, Max Hunder and Olena Harmash KYIV, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has killed hundreds of thousands of people.

Trump's envoy meets Lukashenko for new talks on Belarus prisoner releases

Trump's envoy meets Lukashenko for new talks on Belarus prisoner releases

By Mark Trevelyan Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. presidential envoy John Coale met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday for their first talks in six months, as Washington pushes for the release of more political prisoners in return for easing sanctions.

Ukrainian 'Rushnyk of Unity' Banner Debuts Outside Europe at Canadian Festival

Ukrainian 'Rushnyk of Unity' Banner Debuts Outside Europe at Canadian Festival

The 'Rushnyk of Unity,' a nearly 200-meter-long banner composed of over 100 individual panels, made its first appearance outside of Europe at the Carleton Place Ukrainian Festival on Sunday. This significant cultural artifact symbolizes the unity among Ukrainians who have been displaced due to Russia's full-scale invasion. Each panel contributes to the overall length, representing a collective effort and shared experience among the Ukrainian diaspora. Its display in Canada marks a notable moment for the Ukrainian community abroad, bringing a piece of their homeland's struggle and resilience to an international audience. The banner serves as a tangible representation of solidarity and cultural preservation for those forced to emigrate.

Ukraine races to counter Russia's jet-powered drone attacks

Ukraine races to counter Russia's jet-powered drone attacks

By Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth KYIV/LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - In early July, Ukraine's military invited a large group of producers to test a new generation of interceptors developed to counter the jet-powered attack drones Russia has used to devastating effect in recent months.

UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The recovery of hundreds of bodies from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza during the war that began nearly three years ago has raised fresh concerns about possible war crimes, the U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday.

Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says

Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says

Sept 15 (Reuters) - A drone hit a petrol station in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv early on Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, just a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy assets.

NATO jets down drone over Lithuania after alliance warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine

NATO jets down drone over Lithuania after alliance warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine

NATO jets have shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace overnight

Russia and Ukraine press on with energy strikes despite Trump

Russia and Ukraine press on with energy strikes despite Trump

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Russia hit petrol stations in Kyiv on Tuesday and Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery, as the warring sides carried on with strikes on each other's energy targets despite an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that they had agreed to stop.