Ukraine war

After record Russian drone attacks in June, Ukrainian drone hits industrial plant deep inside Russia

By Illia Novikov, Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Officials say a Ukrainian drone has struck an industrial plant deep inside Russia, injuring several people and causing a fire.

Russia has launched the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Associated Press

Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said. Of these, 249 were shot down and 226 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed.

Zelenskyy approves special tribunal plans to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine invasion

By Molly Quell, Associated Press

The special tribunal aims to target senior Russian leaders for the “crime of aggression,” which underpins the countless war crimes Ukraine accuses Russian forces of committing since the start of the war on Feb. 24, 2022.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Ukraine and new spending commitments

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Sonia Kopelev

To talk about President Trump, Ukraine and NATO’s new spending commitments, Nick Schifrin sat down with Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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Russia’s on ‘the brink of recession,’ country’s economy minister says

The economy, hit with a slew of sanctions after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, has so far outperformed predictions.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Kyiv

By Justin Spike, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

A Russian missile strike on a nine-story Kyiv apartment building was a sign that more pressure must be applied on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday, as Moscow intensifies attacks in the war.

Ukraine says Russia’s military losses have topped 1 million in 3 years of war

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukraine says Russia’s military losses have topped 1 million, noting the huge price Moscow has paid for its 3-year-old invasion.

WATCH: McConnell warns Hegseth that U.S. can’t be seen as ‘allowing the Russians to define victory’

By Joshua Barajas

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was pressed for details Wednesday on how President Donald Trump intended to defend democratic allies abroad, especially when it came to helping Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

Russian drone assault hits residential districts in Ukraine, killing 3 and wounding 64

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

The strikes caused widespread destruction in the northeastern city of Kharkiv. Apartment buildings, private homes, playgrounds, industrial sites and public transportation were hit.

New Trump orders on drones aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

By Josh Funk, Didi Tang, Associated Press

The three executive orders will encourage the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite rules to allow companies to use drones beyond their operators' line of sight, while also imposing restrictions meant to help protect against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats.