Jul 06 Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 22 in the Kyiv region By Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The assault highlights gaps in Ukraine's air defenses, particularly the need for more U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 8:21 Lured by Russia, African soldiers end up on deadly front lines of Ukraine war By Simon Ostrovsky, Katia Patin By some estimates, Russia has taken 1.5 million casualties in its war against Ukraine, including a half million killed since the war began. Now, as Russia runs out of recruits, it is bringing in mercenaries from far away. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Jul 03 Interpol names 39-year-old woman as suspect in Monaco apartment bombing By John Leicester, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Monaco authorities say the bomb was detonated remotely. Continue reading
Jul 03 Russia unleashes massive barrage on Ukraine, killing at least 30 people, as Putin shrugs off energy concerns By Associated Press There have been over 50 reported Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities in Russia and occupied Crimea since March, badly denting the country's refining capacity. Continue reading
Jul 02 Heavy Russian strikes kill at least 21 in Kyiv after Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector By Hanna Arhirova, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 5:12 Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure By Stephanie Sy, Sonia Kopelev Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised heavy retaliation after an all-night barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 in Kyiv. Ukraine has been launching mass drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting military installations and refineries. Russia has suffered… Continue watching
Jul 01 Ukraine hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week, Zelenskyy says By Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and increased political pressure on the Kremlin. Continue reading
Jun 30 Explosion in Monaco reportedly wounds Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia, search for suspect underway By Philippe Magoni, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Ukrainian construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev said he renounced his Ukrainian citizenship nearly a decade ago, and he was targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 for ties to Russia. Continue reading
Jun 29 Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12 and wound at least 40 in Ukraine By Hanna Arhirova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Zelenskyy renewed his plea for Europe to step up its development of air defenses to block Russia's ballistic missiles. Continue reading
Jun 28 Ukraine's drone set another Russian oil refinery ablaze, as Putin admits fuel shortages By Associated Press Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for its invasion — now in its fifth year — and make Russians feel the consequences. Continue reading