Aug 17 Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer Wildberries By Associated Press The strikes have shaken the empire founded by Tatyana Kim, the country's richest female entrepreneur, whose fortune was an estimated $8.1 billion before the strikes began. Continue reading
Aug 16 Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia By Associated Press Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities. Continue reading
Aug 14 Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge By Illia Novikov, Associated Press This attack comes after the United Nations reported that July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the early weeks of Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Aug 13 Ukrainian drones strike major oil refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia is one of the world’s biggest energy producers, with oil providing an economic mainstay as its military tries to push deeper into Ukraine in a slow and costly advance more than four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion. Continue reading
Aug 13 Poland says it thwarted Russian plot to kill an American citizen in a NATO country By Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it marks the first time Russia sought to attack an American citizen in another NATO country. Continue reading
Aug 11 Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs Tuesday, killing at least 10 civilians, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is getting new military help from North Korea for its more than 4-year-old invasion. Continue reading
Aug 11 Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being “deprived of their liberty,” many held incommunicado and on grounds that don't comply with international law. Continue reading
Aug 11 Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, advocates say By Ben Finley, Associated Press Before he was flown out of Russia, Robert Gilman had been in “a dissociative stupor” for 47 days due to the abuse he has suffered in prison. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 6:15 Family of Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia warns he's near death By Stephanie Sy The family of a U.S. Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia says his health is deteriorating and he may be on the brink of death. Robert Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022 for allegedly hitting a Russian police officer. He… Continue watching
Aug 10 Ukraine's drone chief says push to cripple Russia in Crimea is just getting started By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukraine's drone forces could strike seven times more targets in Crimea if Western funding came faster, according to the commander leading Ukraine's drone war. Continue reading