Zelensky wants to force Russia to ceasefire by autumn
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to put so much pressure on Russia by autumn that it agrees to end the war. He said this before the assembled ambassadors of Ukraine in Kyiv.
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Ukraine aims to force Russia into peace before winter
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to end Russia's war of aggression before winter, combining diplomacy, sanctions, and strikes on Russian military targets, as reported by Kyiv Post.
Ukraine strikes Wildberries warehouse again
The Ukrainian military has again attacked a logistics center of the Russian online retailer Wildberries. A fire broke out in the Vladimir region after the strike.
Ukraine: Nine dead in Russian attack wave
At least nine people were killed in massive Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, according to official reports.
Zelensky Asks UAE for Protection of Black Sea Routes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the United Arab Emirates for support in securing Black Sea shipping lanes and global food supplies, amid threats from Russia and Iran.
Ukraine war: Trump hesitates on Patriot license for Ukraine
US Donald Trump is reportedly unsure whether he will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense missiles, telling the Financial Times: "We're looking at it."
Russian Rassvet Satellites: Two Daily Communication Windows Ukraine
The first 16 Russian Rassvet satellites, launched by Bureau 1440 in March 2026, have reached their operational orbit and now provide at least two daily communication windows over Ukraine, each lasting over an hour.
Ukraine strikes Crimean bridges and drone depots
Ukraine's General Staff confirmed attacks on Russian military targets in Crimea and the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions on August 1, according to Kyiv Post.
Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones – many dead
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on several Ukrainian cities using missiles and drones, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Russian missile violates Polish airspace – Tusk convenes crisis meeting
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely entered Polish airspace and crashed during a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, Poland's defense minister said. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an emergency meeting.
Zelensky: Russia attacks with over 70 missiles and 280 drones – eight dead
In a massive Russian attack overnight on July 30, at least eight people were killed in Ukraine. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the enemy fired more than 70 missiles and over 280 attack drones.
Russian attack wave: At least eight dead in Ukraine
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on several Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones. Ukrainian media report at least eight deaths, including two children.
Kremlin considers state aid for Wildberries after drone attacks
After Ukrainian drone attacks on warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries, the Kremlin is considering state financial aid. According to the Kyiv Post, citing Reuters, loans from state bank VTB and tax breaks are among the options being discussed.
Ukraine strikes strategic oil depot in Udmurtia
Ukrainian defense forces have attacked a strategic oil depot belonging to Russia's state reserve system in the Republic of Udmurtia. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on Facebook that a hit was recorded and a fire broke out at the 'Prioritet' facility in the village of Borok.
MAGA Ally Loomer Calls for More Patriot Systems for Ukraine
Conservative commentator Laura Loomer has urged the US to send additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine after witnessing Russian missile attacks in Kyiv.
Zelensky: Russia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones
Russia launched 8 missiles and 136 drones against Ukraine overnight on July 26, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
Russian missile strike on arms fair near Kyiv: Dead and destruction
A Russian missile attack on a demonstration of air defense systems in a village in the Kyiv region on July 24 killed several participants. According to Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne, residential buildings and cars were also destroyed.
Rare daytime attack: Russia fires missiles at Kyiv
On Friday, July 24, Russian forces launched a rare daytime ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, with multiple explosions reported in and around the capital.
Russian bombs destroy Nova Poshta terminal in Izyum – 150,000 without power in Chernihiv
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on July 24 with five missiles and 180 drones, destroying a Nova Poshta cargo terminal in Izyum and leaving 150,000 people without electricity in Chernihiv.
EU adopts 21st sanctions package against Russia – Ukraine demands more pressure
The European Union has adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia. Ukraine welcomes the decision and calls for further tightening.
Russia attacks civilian ships: Ukraine demands international response
Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that Russia has attacked at least three civilian cargo ships in recent days, killing or injuring dozens of crew members.
Lower Saxony approves fuel rod production with Rosatom in Lingen
The state government of Lower Saxony has approved the production of fuel assemblies for Soviet-designed nuclear power plants at the Lingen plant – in cooperation with Russian state-owned Rosatom. This was reported by European Pravda, citing Euronews.
Three Drones Gas Lisbon Off Romania
Two rescued crew members of the tanker Gas Lisbon, attacked off Romania, report that three drones struck the vessel. The attack occurred about 20 nautical miles from the Romanian coast, according to Digi24 as cited by European Pravda.
Ukraine condemns Russian attack on gas tanker off Romania
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has condemned Russia's strike on the civilian LNG tanker Gas Lisbon off the coast of Romania, calling for tougher sanctions and more pressure on Moscow.
Russian drone attack on residential building in Sumy: three injured
Russian troops attacked a residential area in Sumy on July 20, injuring three people, according to the head of the Sumy regional military administration, Oleh Hryhorov.
Syrskyi apologizes to Fedorov: ‘I knew nothing of a conflict’
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has publicly apologized to former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, saying he was unaware of any personal conflict between them.
Zelenskyy Overhauls Security and Military Leadership
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing forward a new round of personnel changes in Ukraine's security and military leadership. According to the BBC, several key positions are set to change.
Ukraine loses competition for its own migrants
The hope that Ukrainian war refugees will return en masse after the war is fading. According to a Gradus study, 53 percent of migrants still plan to return, but many cannot name a timeframe.
Poznań: 60-year-old beaten after defending Ukrainian youth
A 60-year-old man was beaten at a tram stop in Poznań after intervening when three men shouted insults at a Ukrainian teenager. Police are searching for the suspects.
Russian Attack on Odesa: Three Killed in Strike on Civilian Infrastructure
A Russian attack on a civilian enterprise in Odesa on the afternoon of July 20 killed three people and injured six, according to the head of the city's military administration, Serhii Lysak, on Telegram.
Ukraine tests new drone boat for FPV attacks
The Ukrainian Omega Special Purpose Center has developed an unmanned boat that can launch FPV drones, support combat divers, and intercept aerial targets, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.
Drone Attack on Moscow Region: Warehouse and Refinery on Fire
After a Ukrainian drone attack on the night of July 20, a warehouse and an oil depot are burning in the Moscow region. According to Ukrinform, citing the Telegram channel ASTRA, at least six people were injured.
Russian Attack on Hospital in Kherson: Seven Injured
Russian troops shelled a hospital in Kherson on July 20, initially wounding three staff members, with the number later rising to seven, according to the regional military administration.
Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia: one dead, five wounded
A Russian guided bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia on July 20 killed one person and wounded five others, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Oblast Military Administration.
Ukraine strikes 18 Russian ships in one night – 13 shadow fleet tankers hit
Ukraine has struck 18 Russian vessels in one of the largest overnight drone operations of the war, including 13 oil tankers from the so-called shadow fleet, according to the Kyiv Post, citing the General Staff and the commander of drone units. Oil refineries, fuel depots and power substations were also attacked.
Russian air strikes on Zaporizhzhia: one dead, 16 wounded
Russian forces attacked the center of Zaporizhzhia with guided glide bombs, killing one person and wounding 16 others.
Five wounded in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces struck four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, and guided bombs, wounding five people, according to regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha.
Ukraine outraged over IOC’s opening for Russia’s Olympic return
Ukraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi has expressed outrage over the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to allow Russia's return to the Olympic Games. In exclusive comments to Deutsche Welle, Bidnyi called the move cynical and unacceptable.
Kyiv: New Bus Fare of 30 Hryvnias Planned from July 15
The Kyiv city administration is sticking to July 15 as the introduction date for the new bus fare of 30 hryvnias. The transport authority denied rumors of a postponement, UNIAN reports.
Russian Attack on Kramatorsk: Injuries After Second Shelling on July 10
Russian troops shelled the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk region for the second time on July 10, causing injuries, according to the head of the Kramatorsk City Military Administration, Oleksandr Honcharenko.