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Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4

Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Serbia for talks on economic ties and security issues

Ukrainian Navy Destroys Russian Drone Control Equipment on Black Sea Platform

Ukrainian Navy Destroys Russian Drone Control Equipment on Black Sea Platform

The Ukrainian Navy has successfully targeted and destroyed Russian drone control equipment on a gas platform in the Black Sea. The platform, converted into a military position by Russian forces, was used to coordinate drone strikes against southern Ukraine. The operation, conducted in collaboration with other Ukrainian defense forces, aimed to disrupt Russian military operations in the region. The platform also housed Russian special operations personnel and military equipment, including air defense systems. The Ukrainian military released footage of the strike but did not disclose the specific weapons used.

Russia Enhances Black Sea Submarine Defense with Drone Cages Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia Enhances Black Sea Submarine Defense with Drone Cages Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia has fitted three of its Black Sea Kilo-class submarines with drone cages to enhance their defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine. These passive metal barriers are designed to protect the submarines from aerial drone attacks while submerged in the harbor. The move is part of a broader strategy to preserve Russia's ability to launch Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea, despite increased threats from Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives for first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives for first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived for an official visit to Serbia for the first time

Russian 'Starlink' Raises Concerns Over Ukraine Drone Command

Russian 'Starlink' Raises Concerns Over Ukraine Drone Command

Russia's Rassvet satellite internet system, dubbed the 'Russian Starlink,' has begun providing brief communication windows over Ukraine, raising concerns about its potential use in drone command and control. The system, which aims to be an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink, has been prioritized by Russia to overcome its current disadvantages in satellite communications. Despite having only a few satellites in orbit, Rassvet is already providing limited coverage over Ukraine. This development has sparked discussions about the implications for Ukraine's military operations and the potential need for countermeasures.

Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short

Russian attacks kill 4 in Kyiv and surrounding region as air defenses fall short

Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child

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

North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says

North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says

By Tom Balmforth LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine, an official at Ukraine's military intelligence agency said.

Explainer-What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine

Explainer-What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine

SEOUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) - North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia's war against Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s.

North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says

North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says

South Korea says North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea

Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion

Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion

The director of a Russian drone factory was badly wounded when his car exploded

Oil prices mixed as investors ponder Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes

Oil prices mixed as investors ponder Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Oil prices were mixed on Wednesday, with Brent settling up slightly but the U.S. contract edging lower, as investors weighed revived expectations of a de-escalation in U.S.-Iran hostilities that could restore shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and oil