Çernobil’de nükleer yakıt tesisine Rus drone saldırısı: Ukrayna ‘kasıtlı’ diyor

Chernobyl fuel facility hit: Nuclear fears resurface, Kyiv says Russian attack ‘deliberate'

A Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in Ukraine's Chornobyl exclusion zone, officials reported. While authorities confirmed radiation levels remained normal, President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a deliberate act of recklessness targeting critical infrastructure. This incident adds to a pattern of Russian actions endangering nuclear safety, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of systemic nuclear blackmail.

Russian drone hits building storing spent nuclear fuel near Chornobyl

Attack was ‘extremely vile’ and deliberate, says Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy A Russian Shahed drone has substantially damaged a building used to store spent nuclear fuel close to the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant, in what Ukraine’s president described as a deliberate and “extremely vile” attack. While the structure – the reception building of the spent fuel storage facility – was empty of containers at the time, the targeting of the sensitive site appeared to be direct messaging from Moscow amid an intensifying battle of long-range aerial strikes in which high-profile locations on both sides have been hit. Continue reading...

'Sky-high arrogance' — Russian drone strikes spent nuclear fuel storage in Chornobyl, Energoatom says

The attack partially destroyed the repository's container reception building, though no spent nuclear fuel was being stored there at the time.

IAEA to send inspectors to Chornobyl nuclear facility after drone attack

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will urgently dispatch its inspectors to the damaged Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility (CSFSF) in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone to assess the extent of the destruction caused by a Russian drone strike on the night of June 7.

Russian drone strike damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns 'extremely vile' attack that did not lead to spike in radiation.

Russian drone strikes gas station in Kherson, injuring employee

A Russian drone struck a gas station on the outskirts of Kherson on the morning of June 7, injuring a station employee.

Kherson district loses power after Russian strikes on critical infrastructure

The Dniprovsky district of Kherson is without power due to Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.

Russia hits petrol station in Kherson, injuring worker

Russian forces have attacked a petrol station in the city of Kherson with a drone.

Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia, leaving one district without power and causing fire

Russian forces launched strikes on Zaporizhzhia on the night of 6-7 June, leaving one district of the city partially without electricity and causing a fire.

Russian Strikes Hit Spent Nuclear Fuel Facility Near Chernobyl

Russian forces hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chernobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said June 7. He called the strike an "extremely vile" attack as international atomic energy monitors announced it did not lead to a spike in radiation.

Russian strikes kill 4, damage nuclear storage facility

Radiation levels at the Chernobyl exclusion zone facility remained within normal limits following the attack, although the building's reception was partially destroyed.

Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia yet again: one injured and railway infrastructure facilities damaged

Russian forces launched yet another attack on Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 8 June, injuring a 52-year-old man.

Russian drone strikes gas station in Kramatorsk

A Russian drone struck a gas station in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, in the daytime on June 9, causing a fire.

Drone wreckage falls on passenger train due to Russian attack on Sumy railway station

Wreckage from a Shahed-type drone has fallen onto passenger train Sumy-Rakhiv, causing a fire in one carriage.

Ukrainian forces hit Russian convoy of about 50 fuel and ammunition lorries near Armiansk in Crimea

Ukrainian forces have struck a Russian convoy of about 50 lorries carrying fuel and ammunition near Armiansk in Crimea, destroying some of the vehicles.

Ukraine confirms strike on Crimea's Armiansk bridge that hit 50 Russian military vehicles

The confirmed hit put the bridge out of commission, and additional strikes are not needed, the Da Vinci Regiment said, adding that "the enemy's important logistical route is completely paralyzed."

Ukrainian forces hit chemical plant working for Russian military – video

Drone operators from Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have struck the Krymskyi Tytan chemical plant, whose products were used to manufacture gunpowder for the Russian armed forces.

Ukraine Targets Russian Chemical Plant, Fuel Depot in Strikes

Ukrainian forces targeted a Russian fertilizer and chemical plant in the Tula region and an oil storage facility in the Yaroslavl region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, the latest in a series of strikes deep within Russia.

Ukrainian Drones Target Key Russian Oil Facility, Chemical Plant

Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange air attacks on June 14, as indefinitely paused peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv appear to be overshadowed by developments on the battlefield.

Ukraine war latest: Russian chemical plant, oil depot set ablaze following Ukrainian strikes

Key developments on June 13-14: Russian chemical plant, oil depot set ablaze following Ukrainian strikes Russia fired nearly 2,000 drones at Ukraine in one week, Zelensky says Black Sea Fleet command plans relocation from Crimea to Russia’s Novorossiysk, pro-Ukrainian partisans claim UK seizes Russian shadow fleet oil

Ukraine requests emergency UN Security Council meeting following Russian attacks

Foreign Ministry initiates responses through OSCE, Council of Europe, UNESCO after Russian airstrikes

Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones as G7 Leaders Meet

A day earlier, Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people and damaging a holy cathedral.

Ukrainian forces hit Russian shadow fleet tanker carrying oil in breach of sanctions

Ukraine's defence forces have struck the Fina A, a tanker which Russia was using to circumvent sanctions, in the Black Sea, and have also hit bridges, command posts and ground control stations used for drone operations.

UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker

No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance British officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos, prompting UK ship owners to exercise greater vigilance until tensions with Moscow ease. Military sources said the UK had considered possible responses to the seizure of the vessel carrying Russian crude worth $40m (£30m) to India, and anticipate that the Kremlin will want to hit back. Continue reading...

Moscow expands airspace security measures following wave of drone attacks

Russia will impose new airspace restrictions around Moscow and several neighboring regions from June 20 as authorities seek to counter an increasing number of long-range Ukrainian drone attacks targeting infrastructure and military facilities deep inside Russian territory.

"Seek cover": US gives advice to its citizens in Russia amid drone attacks on Moscow

The US Embassy in Russia has published guidance for its citizens in Russia in the wake of Ukrainian drone strikes on targets in Russian territory. US citizens are advised, among other things, to seek cover.

Moscow Oil Refinery halts operations after largest-ever drone attack on Russian capital, General Staff says

The strike damaged a combined oil processing unit, three RVS-10000 oil storage tanks, and one RVS-30000 tank at the Moscow Oil Refinery. The facility has suspended oil processing for an indefinite period.

After a successful Ukrainian drone attack, questions are being asked about Russia's air defenses

Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.

Moscow Tries To Muzzle Strike Footage After Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Refinery

After recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow’s main oil refinery, Russian media are downplaying the impact of the dramatic attacks. As Current Time's Andrey Cherkasov explains, authorities and pro-Kremlin pundits are calling for a crackdown on people who post videos of burning ruins online.

Mass Ukrainian drone strike reportedly triggers power outages and fires across Crimea

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula overnight into June 23, AzerNEWS reports, citing Russian and Ukrainian media outlets.

Russian-occupied Sevastopol left without electricity after overnight drone attack – photo, videos

Russian-installed authorities say Sevastopol lost electricity after an overnight drone attack targeted energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea.

Over 300 Ukrainian drones strike Russian regions and Crimea, knocking out power across Sevastopol

A Ukrainian drone attack knocked out power across Sevastopol, according to Mikhail Razvozhaev, Russia’s appointed head of the occupied city.

Fresh Ukrainian strikes reportedly hit energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea as power outages continue

The latest attack comes as the peninsula's energy grid has come under strain in recent days after Russian proxy authorities said widespread power outages in occupied Crimea on June 23 left approximately half of the peninsula without electricity.

Oil depot reportedly set ablaze in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following Ukrainian strike

Ukraine's military reportedly carried out an attack on Russian oil infrastructure overnight on June 25, striking an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, officials said.

Overnight drone attacks on Russia cause casualties in Crimea, spark fire at oil depot

Ukrainian drone strikes on Crimea killed two people, including a child

Occupation official restricts traffic on key Russian military supply route to Crimea after Ukrainian drone strikes

Yevhen Balytskyi, the Russian-installed head of the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, has ordered traffic restrictions on a section of the so-called Novorossiya motorway running along the Sea of Azov to occupied Crimea, after Ukrainian drones began reaching the route.

Ukraine reportedly launches dozens of drones towards Moscow, local officials claim

Ukraine's military reportedly launched dozens of drones towards Moscow overnight on June 26, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed, as Kyiv continues to intensify its attacks against the Russian capital.

Ukraine sends over 600 drones at Russia in a single night

Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone assault on Russian regions overnight on June 26.

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine

Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various regions of Ukraine, as their war grinds on.

Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian military plant in Volgograd

A Ukrainian missile strike reportedly targeted a Russian military facility in the city of Volgograd overnight on June 27, according to Russian independent outlet Astra.

Military plant in Russia's Volgograd likely hit by Flamingo missiles – videos

A military-industrial plant in Volgograd, Russia, was likely hit by missiles during an overnight attack, according to reports and later statements from Russian authorities.

Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia

Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.

Ukraine Says It Hit Russian Arms Plant As Moscow Launches Drone Barrage

Ukraine struck a Russian military plant in Volgograd overnight with FP-5 “Flamingo” missiles, as Russia launched another major drone attack against Ukraine. The strikes came as Russian authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea due to ongoing Ukrainian attacks and damage to infrastructure.

Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine

Russia has bombarded Ukraine almost daily since the start of its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the bloodiest conflict Europe has seen since World War II.

Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub supplying Moscow for 2nd time this month, military says

The strike is part of a 40-day campaign approved by President Volodymyr Zelensky, which he said is aimed at "compelling" Russia to end the war.

Ukraine claims missile strike on military-industrial facility in Volgograd, Russia

Ukrainian president says targeted defense complex used to produce artillery systems, specialized military equipment, including components for missile launch systems

Three killed as Ukraine and Russia trade attacks overnight

Moscow's attacks are reported to have killed two, while Kyiv's attacks on Russia killed one.

Zelenskyy reveals figures behind Russia's latest week of airstrikes on Ukraine – video

The Russians have launched almost 3,000 aerial assets against Ukraine over the past week.

Ukraine claims missile strike on Russian defense plant in Volgograd

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said cruise missiles hit the Titan-Barrikady military facility in southern Russia overnight, describing the attack as part of expanding long-range strikes against defense infrastructure.

Two Georgian military volunteers killed in action defending Ukraine

Two more Georgian military volunteers have been killed while fighting in defence of Ukraine against Russia.

At Least 5 Dead as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Wave of Strikes

In the Volgograd region, one person was killed and 11 were wounded during overnight strikes that damaged industrial infrastructure.

Ukraine strikes Russian weapons plant, Moscow fuel hub

The two attacks, in Volgograd and Vladimir regions, are part of President Zelenskyy's strategy to bring the war to the Russian people and force Putin into peace negotiations.

Russian lawmaker threatens to 'blow up half of Finland,' says country turning into 'second Ukraine'

Aleksey Zhuravlyov, first deputy chair of Russian State Duma Defense Committee, said Moscow would strengthen its military presence along the border with Finland and could easily destroy half the country.

Ukrainian Strike Kills One in Southern Russia, Refinery on Fire

Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure throughout the war in retaliation for Russian strikes on its civilians and energy infrastructure.

Russia claims Ukrainian intelligence officer killed in Ukraine

Moscow says Ukrainian colonel accused of organizing attack in Crimea was killed in Ukraine last month

Russia claims to have captured 2 more settlements in Ukraine

Pysantsi in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region and Novoselivka in Zaporizhzhia region under Russian forces control, according to Defense Ministry

2 killed, 16 others injured in Russia’s attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian official claims

According to Zaporizhzhia's governor, Russian forces struck regional capital, sparking fire and dropping guided bomb on Shevchenkivske village

Russian missile strike kills 5 in Ukraine’s Dnipro

The regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said at least 21 people were wounded, including five in serious condition.

Russian attacks kill 15, injure 118 across Ukraine, as casualties rise from morning strike on Dnipro

The Air Force said Russia launched 108 drones against Ukraine overnight, of which it reported downing 82.

Zelenskyy says 8 killed in Russia's air attack

Ukrainian president calls on partners to provide with stronger air defense capabilities

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill at least 8, injure 29

Russian missile and drone attacks in the cities of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine killed eight people and ‌wounded dozens, Ukrainian authorities said on Monday.

Russia pounds on the gates of Ukraine's 'fortress belt'

Russia is grinding its way into Kostiantynivka, a key stronghold in Ukraine’s eastern “fortress belt” long coveted by the Kremlin, even as its gains across the rest of the 1,200-kilometre front line have largely stalled. Fighting has begun to seep into the city itself. Small groups of Russian soldiers are attempting to infiltrate its outskirts, senior Ukrainian commanders said last week, suggesting close-quarters assaults could follow. Kostiantynivka is the southernmost of four key settlements forming a defensive line central to Ukraine’s effort to hold the heavily industrialised Donetsk region. The push towards it underscores Moscow’s enduring manpower advantage, even as Ukrainian mid-range drone strikes on logistics have weakened its fighting capabilities, analysts said. “The effect [of mid-range strikes] hasn’t been so great that it would have forced the Russians to suspend their offensive,” said Emil Kastehelmi of the Black Bird conflict analysis team in Finland. “So even though Russia has been taking increasingly heavy losses in the rear, they are still able to continue their offensives, at least in certain sectors.” Occupying Kostiantynivka would provide Russian forces a foothold from which to move north along the belt, now the central axis of their campaign. But any advance would likely be long and bloody for its forces, in a possible echo of other costly sieges of eastern cities like Pokrovsk and Avdiivka. President Vladimir Putin has insisted Russia must control all of Donetsk before the war ends. Ukraine still holds around a fifth of the region after more than four years of fighting. ‘Stakes rising each day’ Putin said last week Russia was close to capturing Kostiantynivka, whose pre-war population of nearly 70,000 has fallen to around 2,000. In comments to Ukrainian media, senior commanders of Kyiv’s 19th Army Corps dismissed that claim as an exaggeration and said their troops were picking off small groups of Russians that had managed to enter. Servicemen of the consolidated Brigade ‘Khyzhak’ of the Ukrainian Patrol Police Department fire assault rifles to shoot down a Russian drone during a mission to protect a road from Russian drones between frontline towns of Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine on June 24, 2026. — Reuters Maj. Gen. Viktor Nikoliuk, the head of Ukraine’s eastern operational command, told Ukraine’s public broadcaster on Thursday that Kostiantynivka could hold out at the current rate of manpower and resources. While the tactical situation is worsening for Ukraine, the Russian infiltrations are not enough for “a rapid operational breakthrough”, the US-based Institute for the Study of War said in a June 23 assessment. Still, Russian efforts to envelop the city through pincer movements are steadily raising the cost for Kyiv of defending it, said Ukrainian analyst Ruslan Mykula, of the DeepState open-source mapping group. “A choice will have to be made: either raise the stakes or withdraw,” he said. “And right now, the situation is such that the stakes are rising with each passing day.” Kastehelmi said the city’s fall “seems to be more of a question of time”. Moscow’s troops are also encroaching on the northern end of the fortress belt, threatening the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk with frequent air and drone attacks from around 15km away. Ukrainian supply routes are already under sustained pressure, with artillery, drones and guided bombs battering infrastructure along the road north from Kostiantynivka, troops in the area said. Drone-infested skies Reuters recently joined members of the “Predator” rifle brigade under the National Police, assigned to patrol the embattled route against drones and remotely dropped mines. Strands of fibre-optic cable, used to guide first-person-view drones, are strewn across anti-drone netting draped over the road, glistening under the scorching sun. Ukrainian servicemen from the special patrol police unit Hyzhak (Predator) unload a military vehicle as they arrive for the combat mission, near the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, Ukraine on June 24, 2026. — Reuters Ground robots carrying food, water and supplies — now the predominant method of delivery inside the so-called “kill zone” — trundle back and forth, as soldiers speed past on quad bikes. The route is too dangerous to evacuate the dead and wounded on standard vehicles, said 34-year-old serviceman Oleksandr Kosmin: “Everything happens on foot.” Civilian life nearby is collapsing under the pressure. In Druzhkivka, around 12km north, residents are being forced to leave as the fighting edges closer. On one leafy street, a husband and wife were slumped, dead, inside a van struck by a Russian drone. White ribbons, meant to mark the vehicle as civilian, still fluttered on its roof. “Why am I leaving? Because I’m scared. Drones are flying,” said Larysa Sereda, 59, speaking from a police evacuation van. “But I plan to return home. I don’t want to stay in some strange place. The war will end, and I’ll come home.” Russia’s war machine stumbling The creeping Russian gains around Kostiantynivka come despite mounting strains on its war effort caused by Ukrainian attacks on supply lines to and from Crimea, as well as longer-range strikes on the oil sector. A serviceman of the consolidated Brigade ‘Khyzhak’ of the Ukrainian Patrol Police Department walks along a road near anti-drone nets and destroyed military vehicles as he takes part in a mission to protect a road from Russian drones between frontline towns of Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine on June 24, 2026. — Reuters Russian-installed authorities on the occupied Black Sea peninsula have imposed a state of emergency to deal with economic issues, and have halted all fuel sales to individuals and businesses. On the battlefield more broadly, Russian forces appear overextended and frontline assaults often amount to just one or two soldiers, said Mykula, the Ukrainian analyst. In comments to Reuters, however, Denis Pushilin, the Kremlin-installed head of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, said Russia’s campaign to capture more cities was continuing. “Talking about whether this is happening slowly or quickly isn’t really the point,” he said. Russian hardliners have urged Putin to abandon the US-backed peace process and escalate his war as Ukraine’s strikes intensify, including in Moscow. Header image: A drone view shows smoke rising from damaged buildings, in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, date given as June 24, 2026, in this screen grab taken from a video. — 49 Separate Assault Battalion ‘Carpathian Sich’/Handout via Reuters

Zelenskyy condemns ’horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 8, wound 35 in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones have killed at least eight civilians and injured 35 others

Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least eight in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns the 'horrific attacks' and urges allies to boost Ukraine's air defences.

At least 9 killed as Russia launches fresh attacks across Ukraine's Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia

The deadliest attack took place in the southeastern city of Dnipro, where a Russian missile strike killed five people and wounded 29 others, according to regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha. Hanzha shared photographs showing a passenger minibus with its rear doors blown off, shattered windows in a nearby building and a blurred image of a body lying beside a staircase.

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 40, as heatwave attacks too

Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”, while the nation’s energy grid buckled under temperatures in excess of 36 degrees Celsius, hit by the deadly heatwave that has afflicted much of Europe. Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine’s energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022, causing tens of billions of dollars worth of damage and leading...

10 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Strikes In Ukraine

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 10 people and wounded dozens on Monday, authorities said, with strikes continuing into the afternoon as the death toll climbed.

Three injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Russian drone attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast left three people injured and damaged houses, businesses and other civilian property.

2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attacks Across Russia

In the Moscow region, local authorities said a six-month-old infant died while being taken to the hospital for injuries.

3 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attacks Across Russia

In the Moscow region, local authorities said a six-month-old infant died while being taken to the hospital for injuries.

Ukraine's war-damaged power grid struggles under soaring heat

Ukraine's energy grid is struggling to cope amid soaring temperatures as the war-torn country is hit by the deadly heatwave that has afflicted much of Europe over the last week. Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine's energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022 -- causing tens of billions of dollars worth of damage and leading to frequent power outages in the coldest and hottest parts of the year, as it cannot handle surges in demand.

Russia says 2 including infant killed in Ukrainian drone attack

Kremlin spokesman condemns overnight attack, saying 'civilians are suffering, children are dying'

Russian attacks kill 13, injure 109 across Ukraine over past day

Ukraine's Air Force shot down 138 targets, while drone strikes were recorded at 10 locations and falling debris at two others.

Russia says shot down over 400 Ukrainian drones, baby killed outside Moscow

Kyiv has stepped up its long-range drone strike campaign against Russia in recent months, as Moscow's full-scale offensive against Ukraine drags on for almost 4.5 years

Russia attacks five petrol stations in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight: one killed, three injured

One woman was killed and three people injured after Russian forces attacked five petrol stations in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight. Ukrainian air defences shot down 11 drones.

Russian attacks kill 6, injure 109 across Ukraine over past day, drone strikes civilian minibus in Kherson

"The operator of the enemy drone clearly saw that it was civilian transport carrying people on their way to work. But this terrorist deliberately chose to strike," Prokudin said.

Ukrainian Drone Unit Forces Russia To Relocate Frontline Logistics Hubs

Ukrainian drone operators from the K-2 Brigade are using medium-range strike UAVs to target Russian logistics, air defenses, and military vehicles behind the front line. RFE/RL visited the unit's command center in Ukraine's Donetsk region to see how these operations are planned and carried out.

Ukraine war latest: Russia suffering 'one crisis after another' as Ukraine's drones hammer Crimea, Fedorov says

Key developments on July 1: Russia suffering 'one crisis after another' as Ukraine's drones hammer Crimea, Fedorov says; Ukraine strikes Russian missile, satellite components manufacturer, Ufa refinery, Zelensky confirms; Ukraine to unveil weapons export details in coming days, defense minister says; Ex-army commander Zaluzhnyi's

Russia strikes Ukraine capital with missiles and drones, wounds 5

KVIY, Ukraine: Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early on Thursday, setting off fires and wounding at least five people, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive attack.”

‘Massive’ Russian missile and drone barrage pounds Ukraine capital

Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and wounding more than a dozen, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive attack”. Russia has routinely launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, during its more than four-year invasion, which has become Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. The attack came after Ukraine’s air force warned that ballistic missiles were headed towards the...

8 Killed, 11 Injured As Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack On Ukraine

The attack came after Ukraine's air force warned that ballistic missiles were headed towards the capital and followed Zelensky cutting short a visit to Dublin Wednesday

Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Ukraine capital

The large-scale attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter at metro stations.

3 killed, 10 injured in suspected drone attack in KP's Bajaur

BAJAUR: Three people have been killed and 10 others injured in an incident that police suspect involved the use of a quadcopter drone to drop a bomb on a house in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district. Police sources told Dawn that the incident took place late on Wednesday near the Dama Dola area of Bajaur’s War Mamund tehsil. According to the sources, the deceased include a five-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, and all 13 victims belonged to the same family. The bodies and the injured were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital in Khar, the sources said, adding that a police team was sent to the site of the incident to collect evidence and ascertain the circumstances of the incident. Mamund Circle Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Saidur Rehman, confirming the casualties, told the media that an investigation had been launched to determine who the perpetrators were. In the recent past, multiple incidents of suspected drone attacks have been reported in Bajaur, with one having taken place as recently as Sunday. Earlier, on May 21, two schoolchildren were killed after a quadcopter drone, reportedly operated from an unknown location, struck a hilly area of KP’s Bajaur.

Deadly Russian barrage pounds Ukraine capital

Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kiev early Thursday, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive attack.”

Ukraine live: Russian missiles, drones kill residents, tear open buildings in massive attack on Kyiv

Russian missile and drone strikes tore open apartment buildings in Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Drones over Europe raise concerns about Russian activities

A new study, backed up by analysts and political leaders, says frequent drone flights over NATO military assets mark a Russian campaign to probe defenses and gather information.

Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’

Researchers say Moscow acted with ‘substantial impunity’ in 144 incidents, including over RAF Lakenheath The Kremlin orchestrated a concerted surveillance campaign using drones launched from shadow fleet vessels over an 18-month period which targeted nuclear sites in the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, researchers have said. Analysis by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) of 144 incidents in more than a dozen countries beginning in late 2024 concluded Russian intelligence had operated with “substantial impunity”, leaving authorities across Europe flat-footed and confused. Continue reading...

Russia’s Deadly Attack on Ukraine Reminds Europe of Its Vulnerabilities

Governments across the continent have increased military spending, but the strikes are another warning that they need to be prepared if the conflict crosses into NATO territory.

Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhny Novgorod Region kills one as Russia downs 327 UAVs

More than 25 drones were destroyed over six districts in southern Russia’s Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar reported

Russia steps up surveillance of European military and nuclear sites – analysis

Russia has intensified surveillance of critical military facilities in several European countries, according to a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

Two women killed in Russian drone attack on Sumy Oblast

Two women were killed and a man was injured after Russian drones struck a residential area in Sumy Oblast overnight.

Mother and young daughter killed: death toll from Russian strike on Sumy Oblast rises to four

The death toll from an overnight Russian drone strike on the Romny community in Sumy Oblast has risen to four, including a mother and her young daughter.

Youngest victim was not yet two: details about those killed in Russian UAV attack on Sumy Oblast on 3 July

As a result of the night-time Russian attack on 3 July in the Romny community, Sumy Oblast, four local residents were killed, including an elderly man, two women and a little girl. Days of mourning have been declared in the community.

Putin Says Fuel Shortage "Not Critical" As Russia Ramps Up Attack On Ukraine

The Russian leader appears to believe his government can keep the fuel crisis from eroding his authority and support for the war he launched

Zelenskyy: US, Europe, G7 and G20 must pressure Russia to end its terror against Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the US, Europe, the G7 and the G20 must increase pressure on Russia to stop its attacks on Ukraine.

Ukrayna’dan Rusya’nın kalbine İHA saldırısı

Rusya, Ukrayna’ya ait insansız hava araçlarının St. Petersburg’da bir petrol terminalini hedef aldığını açıkladı. Moskova yönetimi, gece boyunca Ukrayna’ya ait yaklaşık 500 İHA ile 10 Flamingo füzesinin düşürüldüğünü öne sürdü. Saldırıların, Rusya’nın ikinci büyük kenti St. Petersburg’un yanı sıra Finlandiya sınırına yakın Vysotsk Limanı çevresinde de etkili olduğu bildirildi. PETROL TERMİNALİ HEDEF ALINDI St. Petersburg Valisi Alexander Beglov, İHA’ların kentin Kirovsk bölgesindeki bir petrol terminali çevresini hedef aldığını duyurdu. Beglov, hava savunma sistemlerinin 72 İHA’yı düşürdüğünü, bunlardan birinin tarihi Peterhof bölgesine düştüğünü ancak can kaybı ya da hasar meydana gelmediğini açıkladı. Peterhof Sarayı, 18. yüzyılda Rus Çarı I. Petro döneminde inşa edilen geniş bahçeleri ve sarayıyla ülkenin en önemli tarihi kompleksleri arasında yer alıyor. FİNLANDİYA SINIRINDAKİ LİMAN DA VURULDU Leningrad Bölgesi Valisi Alexander Drozdenko da NATO üyesi Finlandiya sınırına yakın Vysotsk Limanı çevresinde İHA parçaları bulunduğunu bildirdi. Drozdenko, saldırının püskürtülmeye devam ettiğini belirtti. Ukrayna Devlet Başkanı Volodimir Zelenski ise Kiev’in St. Petersburg’daki Kronstadt deniz üssünü de hedef aldığını savundu. MOSKOVA’DAN MİSİLLEME MESAJI Rusya, saldırılara yanıt verileceğini duyurdu. Moskova Belediye Başkanı Sergey Sobyanin, başkente yönelen 62 İHA’nın hava savunma sistemleri tarafından düşürüldüğünü açıkladı. Rus yetkililer, Bryansk bölgesinde ve ilhak edilen Kırım’da saldırılar sonucu birer kişinin hayatını kaybettiğini bildirdi. Belgorod bölgesinde ise altyapı tesislerinin zarar gördüğü, elektrik ve su kesintileri yaşandığı belirtildi. KİEV SALDIRISININ ARDINDAN GELDİ Ukrayna’nın St. Petersburg’a yönelik saldırısı, Rusya’nın bu hafta Kiev’e düzenlediği ve 30 kişinin ölümüne yol açan saldırının ardından geldi. Kiev yönetimi son aylarda Rusya topraklarına yönelik İHA saldırılarını artırdı. Ukrayna, cephe hattından uzaktaki petrol, yakıt ve askeri altyapı tesislerini hedef alarak Moskova’nın savaş maliyetini artırmayı amaçlıyor. Bu saldırılar aynı zamanda Rusya’yı müzakere masasına çekme çabasının bir parçası olarak değerlendiriliyor. KOSTYANTYNIVKA İÇİN KARŞILIKLI AÇIKLAMALAR Saldırıların yaşandığı gün, Donetsk bölgesindeki stratejik Kostyantynivka kenti için de Moskova ve Kiev’den çelişkili açıklamalar geldi. Rusya, kenti ele geçirdiğini duyururken Ukrayna bu açıklamayı yalanladı. Ukrayna ordu sözcüsü Andriy Kovalyov, kentte durumun zor olduğunu ancak Kostyantynivka’nın Ukrayna Savunma Kuvvetleri’nin kontrolünde bulunduğunu söyledi. Ukrayna Devlet Başkanı Zelenski de Moskova’nın açıklamasını “bir Rus yalanı daha” sözleriyle reddetti. DONBAS’TA KRİTİK HAT Kostyantynivka, Ukrayna’nın kontrolündeki Kramatorsk ve Slovyansk kentlerine giden hatta kritik noktalardan biri olarak görülüyor. Bu iki kentin ele geçirilmesi, Kremlin’in Donbas’taki temel askeri hedefleri arasında yer alıyor. Rusya Devlet Başkanı Vladimir Putin, cuma günü askeri üniformayla yaptığı açıklamada Kostyantynivka’nın ele geçirilmesi nedeniyle Rus askerlerine teşekkür etmişti. Ukrayna tarafı ise Rus birliklerinin küçük gruplar halinde kente sızmaya çalıştığını, ancak çatışmaların sürdüğünü belirtiyor.

Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire for handover of soldiers' bodies

July 5 - Ukraine has refused to halt shelling of the town of Kostiantynivka in the east of the country to allow Russia to hand over the bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

Vance believes Russia's offensive capabilities in war with Ukraine approaching zero

The Russians are now in a situation where their offensive operations are achieving almost nothing on the battlefield, while Ukraine's successes are helping to create the conditions needed to end the war.

Zelensky warns Russia preparing 'new massive strike' on Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing another large-scale attack against Ukraine, calling on allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot air defense missiles.

Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that fighting was continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Moscow's claim that Russian forces had captured the strategic settlement. Zelensky also warned Russia was preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks ahead of this week's NATO summit in Turkey, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump.

Zelensky rejects Russian claim of capturing Kostyantynivka, warns of new offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Russia's claim that its forces have captured the strategic eastern town of Kostyantynivka, saying fierce fighting is still under way as Moscow prepares for a new wave of attacks ahead of this week's NATO summit in Türkiye

Russia's latest massive attack leaves six Ukrainian oblasts without power

New power outages have been recorded in six oblasts following another massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine.

Zelenskyy: As long as Patriot missiles remain in allies' warehouses, Russia will keep "defeating" Ukrainian homes

Against the backdrop of Russia's large-scale attack on 6 July, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Ukraine's international partners to provide additional interceptor missiles for Patriot air defence systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles.

Russia says Ukraine treats soldiers as ‘disposable’ after truce refusal

Moscow’s defence ministry says Kyiv turned down a six-hour humanitarian ceasefire in the Donetsk region town of Kostiantynivka, which Russian forces claim to have captured. The proposal was meant to hand over the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers killed in recent fighting, but Ukraine reportedly rejected the offer.

Ukraine requests urgent UN Security Council meeting after large-scale Russian attack

Ukraine has initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following another large-scale Russian attack on the night of 5-6 July.

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine before NATO summit

Russian nuclear sector experiences consequences of Ukrainian attacks — Rosatom

The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant "is the peak of all these concerns," Alexey Likhachev stressed

Moscow warns of more powerful retaliatory strikes after 'most massive' attack on Kyiv

Russian Defense Ministry says Ukraine launched large-scale drone attack on Russian territory ahead of NATO summit in Türkiye to showcase its military capabilities to West

Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery Halts Production After Drone Attack, Sources Say

The halt in operations at the plant is likely to exacerbate fuel shortages across the country.

Stubb trying to justify NATO spending on Ukraine — Russian MP

Igor Kastyukevich is confident that only one thing can urge Russia to sit down at the negotiating table, and that is the achieved goals of the special military operation

Russia’s largest oil refinery halts work after attack

MOSCOW: Omsk oil refinery, Russia’s largest, has halted operations following a Ukrainian drone attack, two industry sources said on Tuesday. Monday’s strike on the refinery, deep in Siberia, was one of Ukraine’s longest-range attacks of the conflict, now well into its fifth year. The halt in operations at the plant, which is Russia’s top producer of petrol, is likely to exacerbate fuel shortages across the country. “Facilities at the Omsk oil refinery were damaged as a result of (Monday’s) attack. No plant personnel were injured,” Anatoly Seryshev, President Vladimir Putin’s representative in Siberia, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Damage assessment is currently under way, and competent services have organized restoration work,” Seryshev said, without spelling out how the refinery’s operations were affected. Gazprom Neft, which owns the refinery, did not immediately reply to a request for comment. According to the sources, a crude distillation unit, CDU-10, which accounts for around 38pc of the plant’s production capability with a capacity of 24,580 metric tons a day, caught fire and was damaged in the attack. Omsk refinery has stopped selling gasoline and diesel on the Saint Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange since Tuesday, according to data from the exchange. The sources said another primary processing unit, CDU-11, was also halted. It accounts for 37pc of the plant’s capacity and is able to process 24,000 tons of oil per day. While the unit was not hit, some network links essential to its operation were damaged, the sources said. They said CDU-11, which entered operation in 2023, could resume work in the near future. Omsk refinery has two mothballed primary refining units, CDU-7 and CDU-8, with a production capacity of 10,000 tons each. In theory, the plant could restart them. According to the source-based information, Omsk oil refinery processed 22 million tons of oil, or around 440,000 barrels per day, in 2024, producing 5 million tons of petrol and 8 million tons of diesel. Published in Dawn, July 8th, 2026

Ukraine sought to disrupt Russian gas supplies with Blue Stream attack — lawmaker

According to Sergey Altukhov, Ukraine continues to escalate the conflict by targeting civilian infrastructure

Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence

July 8 - Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying they could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid to Ukraine and reaffirmed members' commitment to collective defence.

Sources: Council of EU to approve new Russia sanctions on 13 July over massive attacks on Ukraine

The Council of the European Union is expected to approve additional sanctions against Russia on Monday 13 July in response to its large-scale attacks on Ukraine.

Key Russian oil refinery halts production following Ukrainian attack, Reuters reports

A key Russian oil refinery in the city of Saratov halted processing on July 8 following a Ukrainian drone strike on the facility, Reuters reported on July 9, citing undisclosed sources.

FSB says Ukraine’s military intelligence planned drone attack on Russian military airfield

Russia’s Federal Security Service said Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the Defense Ministry had been planning a terrorist attack on the Rostov-Tsentralny military airfield using FPV unmanned aerial vehicles.

IEA's Russian oil output forecasts cut after Ukraine attacks

MOSCOW, July 10 - The International Energy Agency has downgraded its projections on Russian oil production because of Ukrainian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure, the agency said on Friday.

Russian oil exports rise to 7.71 mln bpd in June, revenues fall to $15.84 bln — IEA

Meanwhile, export revenues fell by almost 24% to $15.84 billion amid lower prices for Russian energy products

Reuters: Russia halts shipping through Don-Azov Canal after Ukrainian attack

Russia has suspended navigation through the Don-Azov Canal, which connects the Don River with the Sea of Azov, following a Ukrainian attack on 13 Russian vessels.

Russia, Ukraine report multiple casualties following overnight strikes

Russia, Ukraine exchange airstrikes overnight, with both sides reporting damage

Key Russian oil refinery struck in Ukrainian attack

Ukraine's military reportedly struck a major Russian oil refinery in the city of Syzran in Samara Oblast overnight on July 12, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

Tanker entering canal in south Russia damaged in drone attack

There were no casualties and there was no threat of an oil leak, Governor Yury Slyusar said

Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in Stavropol Krai, explosions reported in Moscow Oblast

Ukraine struck an oil depot in southern Russia's Stavropol Krai, and explosions were heard in Moscow Oblast as air defenses were engaged overnight on July 13, monitoring channels reported.

Drones strike Moscow and oil depot in Russia's Stavropol Krai, sparking fire – video

A fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia's Stavropol Krai after an overnight drone attack, while Russian air defences also responded to drones approaching Moscow.

Ukraine's largest producer and exporter of grains suspends operations at Chornomorsk terminals after Russian attacks

Kernel, the largest producer and exporter of grains in Ukraine, has been forced to suspend operations at its terminal facilities after Russian attacks on the Chornomorsk seaport.

Ukraine strikes halt shipping on key wheat route as Russian fuel crisis deepens

Ukrainian drone strikes have brought shipping in the Sea of Azov to a near standstill, disrupting a corridor that carries up to a quarter of Russia's wheat exports and sending tremors through global grain and oil markets. They have also knocked out a significant share of Russia's refining capacity, prompting Moscow to ban diesel exports until the end of July and further unsettling global oil markets. In Russian-occupied Crimea, petrol prices have reached a record high.

Bloomberg: Russia’s oil refining falls to lowest level in 21 years amid Ukrainian strikes

Russian refineries have processed an average of 3.91 million barrels of crude per day so far in July, Bloomberg reported, citing data from EA Analytics, a division of Energy Aspects, a British firm that analyzes commodity and energy markets.

Russia to reroute exports away from Sea of Azov following drone attacks – Reuters

Russia is preparing to reroute grain shipments away from the Sea of Azov following Ukrainian drone attacks on tankers, ferries, tugboats and other vessels.

Russia Prepares to Reroute Grain Exports From Sea of Azov After Ukrainian Attacks

Shipping in the Sea of Azov remained restricted on Tuesday, according to Reuters sources, marking the biggest disruption to the Black Sea grain trade since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Russia readies to reroute exports from Sea of Azov after Ukrainian attacks

Ukraine says drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Azov Sea, targeting tankers, dry cargo ships, and a tugboat overnight.

As Ukraine Cripples Russian Refining, Global Diesel Markets Pay the Price

Since March, Ukraine has systematically dismantled Russia’s refining system, driving crude processing to its lowest level in 21 years and forcing Moscow to ban exports of gasoline, jet fuel and diesel. Russian refineries processed an average of 3.91 million barrels of crude per day in early July, according to Energy Aspects data cited by Bloomberg. That was more than 1.4 million barrels per day below the previous year’s average and the lowest national processing rate since March 2005. Ukraine has hit at least 24 of Russia’s 34…

Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Saratov region, hitting a residential building and sparking a fire at a military airfield in Engels

A Ukrainian drone attack damaged civilian infrastructure in Engels, according to Roman Busargin, the governor of Russia’s Saratov region. He said there were no casualties and gave no further details about the damage.

Fuel crisis, attacks in Azov Sea tighten squeeze on Russian farmers

ROSTOV REGION, Russia, July 17 - Vladimir Fedorchenko and his wife Lyubov are expecting a good harvest this year on their farm in southern Russia, and yet the couple are worried.

Ukrainian attacks on energy and shipping squeeze Russian farmers

Grain farmers in southern Russia have seen fuel costs spike after Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure, and long-range drone strikes on cargo vessels in the Azov Sea have shut down access to export markets. - Reuters

Russian rights commissioner appeals to UN over another series of Ukrainian attacks

Russia documents all details of such developments and provides them to international institutions, Yana Lantratova said

Response to Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses to be harsh — Russian senator

Grigory Karasin condemned the ongoing escalation, noting that the latest assault marks a disturbing new phase

Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses kill 8, shroud skies in smoke

MOSCOW - Waves of Ukrainian explosive-laden drones on Saturday pounded e-commerce warehouses in the Moscow and Tambov regions, killing eight people and causing large fires that blackened the skies with thick smoke for hours.

Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses kill eight

MOSCOW: Waves of Ukrainian explosive-laden drones on Saturday pounded e-commerce warehouses in the Moscow and Tambov regions, killing eight people and causing large fires that blackened the skies with thick smoke for hours. Kyiv has in recent months intensified its strikes on Russian territory, disrupting the lives of ordinary Russians — strikes it calls retribution for more than four years of bombardments against its territory. The campaign, which Kyiv calls “long-range sanctions”, has mostly targeted Russia’s oil infrastructure and triggered a full-blown fuel crisis in one of the world’s biggest oil-producing countries. This time, Ukraine struck two key warehouses of Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries, killing eight night-shift workers and sparking fires that all but destroyed the facilities. “A terrible night, terrible events for our company and for our country. It is a pain that cannot be put into words,” said Wildberries CEO Tatiana Kim. Moscow endures fuel shortages A journalist saw thick black smoke rising over the Moscow region on Saturday morning, which lingered until at least late afternoon. “Seven night-shift employees were killed when enemy UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) hit a Wildberries logistics centre,” said Evgeny Pervyshov, the governor of the Tambov region, about 500 kilometres (300 miles) southeast of Moscow. In the Moscow region — where an oil depot was struck in addition to another Wildberries warehouse — one person died in hospital, said regional governor Andrei Vorobyov. Firefighters were still battling the blaze in the Moscow region’s Elektrostal, while the fire in Tambov had been extinguished, regional authorities said. In Elektrostal, an empty kindergarten was also hit, without any casualties, added Vorobyov. Almost 60 people were wounded in the attacks on the two regions and taken to hospital, authorities said. More than 370 drones were launched toward the Moscow region overnight, said the mayor of the Russian capital, Sergei Sobyanin. Between July 11 and 18, almost 1,892 Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow were intercepted, he added. Fuel shortages Russian couple Yelena and Dmitry passed four petrol stations before finally finding one that actually had fuel as they returned to the city of Vologda, some 300 miles (480 kilometres) north of Moscow, from their country allotment plot. Like all but a few Russian regions, Vologda is suffering from fuel shortages, as intensifying Ukrainian strikes on Russian depots disrupt ordinary life more than at any point since the conflict began in 2022. The crisis is unprecedented in Russia — one of the world’s top oil producers — where fuel had until now been readily available and far cheaper than in Europe. But for several weeks, queuing for petrol has become a staple of life during the dragging Ukraine conflict, causing impatience at petrol stations. “What a horrible situation,” fumed Yelena, as the couple waited in their car. “Now we wait. We’ll see if there’s any petrol left.” The Kremlin has downplayed the crisis, saying it was not critical, with President Vladimir Putin warning Ukraine was trying to divide Russians and cause panic. But, far from the corridors of power, drivers were unhappy. Cars are the main mode of transport in most regions of the world’s largest country, where distances to cover are huge. Since June, more than 90 percent of Russian regions have experienced fuel rationing or shortages, according to a tally based on media reports and official statements. Some petrol stations in Vologda were closed while others — mostly owned by Russia’s main oil giants — saw drivers clustered in long queues. Published in Dawn, July 19th, 2026

Russian forces hit apartment building in Pavlohrad: two killed, eight injured – photos

Two people have been killed and eight injured, including a one-year-old girl, after Russian forces struck an apartment building in Pavlohrad with a guided aerial bomb on 20 July.

Russian strikes kill 10 off Odesa as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

A Russian missile strike on a corn-carrying ship near Odesa has killed 10 people, marking the deadliest attack in the recent Black Sea violence, Ukrainian officials said Monday. R...

Ukrainian regiment claims capture of 64 Russian soldiers

The regiment said the operation resulted in the capture of 64 Russian soldiers, who have been added to Ukraine's pool of prisoners of war available for future exchanges.

Russians attack energy infrastructure in five of Ukraine's oblasts

New power outages have been reported in five oblasts as a result of a massive Russian attack this morning.

Eight killed, 77 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod over past day

The Ukrainian armed forces attacked Russia’s Belgorod Region 153 times

Rusya: Ukrayna'nın Belgorod bölgesine düzenlediği saldırılarda 8 kişi öldü

Rusya'nın Belgorod Bölgesi Vali Vekili Aleksandr Şuvayev, Ukrayna'nın bölgeye düzenlediği saldırılarda 8 kişinin hayatını kaybettiğini bildirdi.

Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief Drapaty is on Russia’s wanted list

Earlier, the Russian Investigative Committee brought charges against Drapaty for staging more than 70 shelling attacks killing or wounding 154 people

Eight die as downpour lashes central Punjab

GUJRAT: A car drives through knee-deep rainwater that submerged Jinnah Road in the city. — Dawn LAHORE/SAHIWAL/GUJRAT: Eight people died and 14 were injured in rain-related incidents in Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan and Lahore as heavy rain lashed these cities on Tuesday. Gujranwala city received 238mm that broke the 10-year record, followed by Gujrat with 153mm. According to our Gujrat correspondent, the heavy downpour in Gujranwala, Gujrat and Sialkot caused the worst urban flooding that paralysed the routine life in these industrial areas. At least six people, mostly children, died and 10 others were injured in different rain-related incidents in Gujranwala city alone whereas a trailer plunged into a ditch after slipping due to the rain on GT Road Bypass in Gujrat. According to the rescue officials, the deaths and injuries were caused by the roof and walls collapse as well as drowning in the pond or electrocution. The deceased in Gujranwala included two siblings, Usman (10) and Sameer (6), in the Dhaley area and Shaheen (7) and six months old Shayan near Naushera Virkan Road. Another child drowned after falling into the pond at an underpass in Kamoke city while one Hanaan was electrocuted in the Bakhteywala area. Sameera Bibi (25) and six-month-old Mowais were seriously injured after being buried under the rubble. A wall of the rice mill collapsed on Tatle Aali Kamunki Road near Kamoke. As a result, Fahad Hussain died after being buried under the rubble while Arif and Mahmood were seriously injured. Rain breaks 10-year record in Gujranwala city, submerges Gujrat, Narowal On the Allama Iqbal Road of Gujranwala, Hanan Ikram (25) was going to the market for shopping during the rain when he was electrocuted by an electric pole. On Naushera Virkan Road, the roof of the house collapsed. As a result, Shaheen (7) and 6-month-old Shan Ali died after being buried under the rubble. Salmi Bibi, 33, Sana, 10, and Khadija, 5, were injured in the accident. In Zaheer Colony, Gujranwala, the roof of the house collapsed, injuring Sidra Nadeem (28), Sameera Nadeem (14), and Saira Nadeem (10) who were seriously injured after being buried under the debris. The main roads and adjoining streets in Gujrat and Gujranwala cities were submerged by rainwater after a 10-hour downpour. The commercial activities and the routine lives came to a standstill in both the cities. The Gujranwala city was the worst affected due to the heavy rainfall and the excavation on GT Road for the construction of the metro bus route between Eminabad and Gakhar Mandi. In Pakpattan, two minor children died and their mother sustained injuries when the roof of their house collapsed in the rain at Chak Dehwana, 33/SP. Nasreen Bibi, a farm worker, used to work in the fields on a daily wage. When heavy rain began at noon, the family took shelter in one of the rooms of their dilapidated house but its roof collapsed. Rescue sources confirmed that Noor Fatima (8) and Usman (6) died on the spot while their mother, Nasreen, was critically injured. In Lahore, four workers were injured after the roof of a factory collapsed near Band Road in the Gulshan-e-Ravi area. Plastic bottles were being manufactured in the unit and four workers were present when the incident happened. Rescue 1122 said four workers who got trapped under the debris were recovered with minor injuries. It said that the injured were provided first aid on the spot. Heavy rain lashed several parts of Lahore. Nishtar Town recorded the highest rainfall at 84mm, followed by Johar Town with 51mm, the airport with 36mm, Kahna 34.4mm and Upper Mall with 33mm. Other areas where rainfall was recorded included Gulshan-i-Ravi (30mm), Samanabad (27mm), Head Office Gulberg (24mm), Laxmi Chowk (22mm), Iqbal Town (22mm), Pani Wala Talab (22mm), Jail Road (18mm), Saggian (18mm), Chowk Nakhuda (15mm), Tajpura (12mm), Farrukhabad (12mm), Shadipura (12mm), Mughalpura (10.2mm), Defence Road (6mm) and Manawan (5.2mm). Published in Dawn, July 22nd, 2026

Zelenskyy reports strikes on important targets in two Russian regions – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine's defence forces struck logistics centres in Russia that support the Russian military's supply chain on the night of 21-22 July.

Russian attacks kill 11, injure 54 across Ukraine, as daytime drone attack hits apartment building in Odesa

Russian troops launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile, three guided Kh-59/69 missiles, and 216 drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. It reported downing three guided Kh-59/69 missiles and 204 of the drones in the north, center, south, and east of the country.

Ukraine's acting defence minister meets new commander-in-chief Drapatyi to discuss battlefield support and strikes on Russia

Acting defence minister Yevhenii Khmara, during a meeting with Mykhailo Drapatyi, the newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has discussed the needs of the battlefield, the development of long-range capabilities and further strikes on Russian territory.

Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi draws reactions from Kyiv, Moscow, and the West — including visible concern from Russian war bloggers

Mykhailo Drapatyi became commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces on the evening of July 21, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi. The appointment capped a conflict between Syrskyi and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov: Zelensky fired Fedorov, prompting protesters to take to the streets on the ex-minister’s behalf, and Syrskyi’s resignation followed. Drapatyi has a reputation as a new-generation commander who — unlike Syrskyi — welcomes initiative from the ranks and tries to keep his soldiers alive. Here’s what else commentators are saying about Ukraine’s incoming and outgoing commanders in chief.

'He hates us' — Russians are furious about Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief Drapatyi

Mykhailo Drapatyi's appointment was met with celebration among Ukrainian military personnel and protesters, while Russian social media users contrasted Ukraine's political system with Russia's and warned about the new commander-in-chief, describing him as someone who "hates (Russian soldiers) and hates them consistently."

Russian attacks kill 5, injure 47 across Ukraine over past day amid military command shake-up

In an overnight attack across Ukraine, Russian troops launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile, five guided Kh-59/69 missiles, and 168 drones, the Air Force said.

Zelenskyy confirms strike on Kirov military plant and oil facility 1,350 km from Ukraine's border – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine's defence forces struck a company in the Russian city of Kirov, which supplies components for Russia's military-industrial complex, and an oil facility located nearly 1,350 km from the Ukrainian border.

Zelenskyy meets with two top military officials: what was discussed

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi, acting defence minister Yevhenii Khmara and President's Office official Pavlo Palisa to discuss the battlefield situation and Ukraine's response to Russian attacks.

Russian artillery attack on Kherson kills man

A man was killed during a Russian artillery attack on Kherson on the morning of 25 July.

Ukraine strikes Russian plant, oil refinery and Caspian Sea ships – photo, videos

Ukraine's defence forces have struck a Russian military-industrial complex company, an oil refinery, a fuel and lubricants depot, transport vessels and a warship in the Caspian Sea.

Even anti-drone nets did not save it: Ukraine reveals details of strike on Russian oil refinery 2,000 km away – photo, videos

Drones operated by Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) have once again struck the Tyumen Oil Refinery despite its location deep inside Russia – more than 2,000 km from the Ukrainian border – and its protection by anti-drone netting.

Russian attacks kill 7, injure 58 in Ukraine over past day as Kryvyi Rih hypermarket hit

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least seven civilians and injured 58 others over the past day, regional authorities reported on July 26.

Ukraine hits export terminal in Rostov Oblast and Russian oil facilities – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine's defence forces struck an export terminal in Russia's Rostov Oblast on the night of 26-27 July. Long-range attacks also reached oil facilities in the Yaroslavl region and Udmurtia.

Ukraine keeps up long-range strikes on Russian export and oil facilities as pressure on Moscow builds

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces had struck an export terminal in the western Rostov region, as well as oil facilities in the Yaroslavl and Udmurtia regions far from the front line.

Man killed in Russian artillery strike on Kherson

Russian forces shelled central Kherson with artillery, killing one man. A separate drone attack later injured another civilian.

Ukrainian forces repel more than 200 Russian assaults over past day

Ukraine's defence forces repelled 227 Russian attacks along the line of contact over the past day, according to the latest General Staff report.

Russians bombard Kherson’s residential areas, killing 61-year-old man – video

Russian forces bombarded residential areas in Kherson's Tsentralnyi (Central) district from the temporarily occupied left bank of the Dnipro River on the morning of 28 July, killing a 61-year-old local resident.

Man killed in Russian drone attack on Kherson Oblast

Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kherson Oblast on Tuesday 28 July, killing a man in the village of Mykilske in the Darivka hromada. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

Man dies in hospital after being injured in Russian drone attack on Kherson

A 58-year-old man has died after being injured in a Russian drone attack on Kherson on 29 July

Russian forces kill bread van driver in Kherson as attacks injure 30 across Ukraine over past day

The fatality was reported during Thursday morning rush hour, when a drone struck a bread delivery van in central Kherson and killed its driver.

Air defense forces down 150 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions, Black Sea over past day

During the day, Russian air defense forces on duty intercepted Ukrainian drones over 11 regions

One killed in Russian drone strike on Poltava Oblast, Nova Poshta hub catches fire

A Russian drone strike on Poltava Oblast killed one person, damaged warehouse facilities and hit a Nova Poshta hub.

Zelenskyy: eight people killed in Russian attack, critical shortage of air defence missiles

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian air defences destroyed more than 260 drones and a large number of missiles during Russia's overnight attack, with even mobile fire groups engaging cruise missiles despite a critical shortage of interceptor missiles.

Four killed in Russian drone and bomb attacks on Kherson Oblast

Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on 30 July killed four people and injured four others, and damaged homes and businesses.

Russian attacks kill 9, injure 48 across Ukraine over past day as country reels from deadly mass strike

Russian forces launched another large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine, deploying 255 Shahed-type attack drones overnight on July 31, the Air Force said.

Russian strike on Nova Poshta branch in Vinnytsia Oblast leaves eight injured, three in intensive care – photos

On 31 July, Russian forces struck a branch of Nova Poshta, Ukraine's largest private delivery company, in Vinnytsia Oblast, injuring eight people, three of whom are in intensive care.

Russians attack Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: shopping centre on fire, man injured

A shopping centre caught fire in Pavlohrad after a Russian attack, with one person reported injured.

Russian attack destroys Nova Poshta sorting hub in Poltava – photo

A Russian attack has destroyed a Nova Poshta sorting hub in Poltava. No one was injured, the company says, adding that deliveries will continue with minimal disruption and customers will be compensated.

Russian drone attacks target civilians in Sumy Oblast: three critically injured

Three people were critically injured in Russian drone attacks targeting civilians in Sumy Oblast.

Zelenskyy explains why only one ballistic missile was shot down during large-scale Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that on the night of 31 July-1 August, Ukraine's Air Force managed to intercept only one out of 27 Russian ballistic missiles due to a shortage of Patriot interceptors and called on partners to provide additional air defence capabilities.

Russians attack petrol station and energy infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast

Russian forces attacked a petrol station and energy facilities in Chernihiv Oblast over the course of 31 July.

Russian drone attacks minibus in Nikopol district: 7 injured, including teenager

Russian forces attacked a minibus in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring seven people, including a 16-year-old teenager. Two people are in a serious condition.

Russian attacks kill 6, injure over 80 in Ukraine over past day

Ukrainian forces downed 109 out of the 133 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported. Twenty-four drones drones struck 19 different locations, and debris fell in three more areas.

Russian strike Ukrainian army’s transport, energy sites over past day

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,415 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Over 35 minors killed, some 300 wounded in Ukraine’s attacks in 2026 — diplomat

"Deliberate strikes against children, their murder, and the wounding of children constitute an appalling war crime committed by Ukrainian monsters," Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik said

Russian attack on residential building in Zaporizhzia kills 1, injures 31

Russian forces launched a daytime glide bomb attack Zaporizhzhia on Aug. 2, striking a multi-story residential building in the city, officials reported.

Ukrainian army carries out over 1,600 attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region in past week

Fourteen local residents were killed and over 100 were injured

Russian attacks kill 8, injure 66 across Ukraine over past day, with Zaporizhzhia hit hardest

Alongside the attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russia launched 181 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.

One killed and eight injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast

One person has been killed and eight have been injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast since the start of 3 August.

Russian attack on gas station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 3, including rescue worker and his 8-year-old son

The attack occurred in the town of Shyroke, which sits on a highway about 30 kilometers (about 19 miles) south of Kryvyi Rih.

'Had no time to flee': Drone strikes Russian Black Sea beach, kills 7 including 3 children, injures 40

Moment drone strikes Russian Black Sea beach resort

Social media footage showed what appeared to be a drone crashing into a busy beach at Arkhipo-Osipovka, as tourists looked on from the shore and in the water.

Overnight Russian strike on Mykolaiv kills 89-year-old woman, injures seven including two children – photos

An overnight Russian attack on Mykolaiv killed an 89-year-old woman and injured seven people, including two children.

Russia drops aerial bombs on Ukraine’s Sumy, killing two children and a woman. In Mykolaiv, a Russian strike kills one woman.

Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in Sumy with guided aerial bombs overnight on August 4, according to Oleh Hryhorov, head of the region’s military administration.

Russian drone hunts and attacks man at farmers market in Kherson – video

A Russian drone has attacked a man at a market in Kherson. He survived, and police are documenting the incident as a war crime.

Did Russian air defenses bring down the drone that killed seven on a Black Sea beach?

A Ukrainian drone came down on a beach crowded with vacationers in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik on the morning of August 3. Seven people died, including three children, and 40 more were injured, 21 of them hospitalized, according to data from the Krasnodar Krai operational headquarters.

'Human Safari': Russian Drone Hunts Down Market Vendor in Kherson

Ukrainian National Police have published a video they say shows a Russian drone stalking and attacking a man selling goods at a market in the city of Kherson. The 52-year-old survived but suffered blast trauma, concussion, and shrapnel wounds, according to authorities.

Graphic warning: Horrific video shows Russian drone taunting, striking vegetable seller at Kherson market

The video was widely circulated on social media as yet another example of what has been dubbed the "human safari."

Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson

Ukrainian police have released footage showing a civilian being pursued by a Russian FPV drone in a marketplace in the southern city of Kherson. According to police, the 52-year-old man survived the attack but suffered injuries and a concussion.

Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack

Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

Ukraine war latest: Video shows Russian drone attack on civilian in Kherson as more Wildberries warehouses hit

Key developments on Aug. 4: Russian drone seen targeting vegetable seller at Kherson market in horrific footage Ukraine reportedly strikes Wildberries warehouses near Moscow, St. Petersburg, as Syzran oil refinery burns US unlikely to reach Patriot co-production deal with Ukraine before winter, NATO envoy says Ukraine will 'never'

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

"War Crime": Video Shows Russian Drone Attacking Vegetable Seller In Ukraine

Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing an unidentified man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding after he dives for cover behind the vehicle.

Russian official says Ukrainian drone attack damaged buildings, industrial sites in Tula region

Russia destroyed 107 Ukrainian drones, according to governor Dmitry Milyayev

Russian drone chases Ukrainian vegetable seller in 'safari' attack - Watch

Russian drone attacks bus carrying workers in Kherson Oblast, injuring six

A Russian FPV drone hit a bus transporting agricultural workers in the village of Komyshany on the morning of 6 August, leaving six civilians hospitalised.

Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, 605 neutralized UAVs

Drone debris fell on the logistics facility owned by Wildberries in the Tver Region, damaging its facade

Russia says Ukraine launched most massive attack on Yaroslavl region since start of conflict

Another Wildberries logistics center hit in Tver region in overnight drone attack, according to regional authorities

Russia awaits global response to Ukrainian drone strike on Zaporozhye NPP — MFA

As a result of the attack, the plant lost external power supply for an hour

Wildberries facility fire, 203 UAVs downed: aftermath of attacks on Russian regions

On-duty air defenses intercepted Ukrainian drones over 18 Russian regions

Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries introduces drone-attack insurance

Wildberries will let sellers on its marketplace insure goods against damage or loss from terrorist attacks, sabotage, and drone strikes — along with their aftermath — starting August 7, 2026.

Ukraine's largest oil producer reports major production losses after Russian attack

Russian forces attacked seven oil and gas production facilities operated by Ukrnafta, Ukraine's largest oil producer, in Ukraine's east on the night of 6-7 August. Some have been shut down, and the company has lost significant production volumes.

Russian forces attack hospital in Kherson, injuring four medical workers

Four female medical workers were injured after a Russian drone struck the grounds of a hospital in central Kherson on 7 August.

Fires seen in Russia's Belgorod amid reported Ukrainian drone attack

Ukraine's military reportedly launched a wide-ranging drone attack on the Russian city of Belgorod overnight on Aug. 9, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

Russia’s Belgorod comes under drone attack as explosions and fires reported

The Russian city of Belgorod came under a drone attack on the night of 8-9 August, with a series of explosions reported across the city.

3 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Belgorod, Russia Says

Russia's Defense Ministry said it had destroyed more than 150 Ukrainian drones over the European part of the country.

Russian forces attack Ukrnafta's oil and gas production facilities

On the night of 8-9 August, Russian forces launched a massive attack on production assets and a drilling site of Ukrnafta, a Ukrainian state-owned oil and natural gas extraction company.

FACTBOX: Fatalities in Nizhnekamsk, 456 UAV attacks target Russia

Industrial and civilian facilities in Nizhnekamsk came under a massive drone attack

Ukraine kills 12 in drone strikes on Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, state media reports

MOSCOW, Aug 10 - At least 12 people were killed and injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on industrial and civilian targets in the city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region - the site of a major oil refinery - state media reported on Monday.

13 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Republic of Tatarstan

Russian media reported that a local petrochemical plant may have been struck during the overnight drone barrage.

Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on Moscow A Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia’s Tatarstan region killed 12 people and wounded 39 others, Russian authorities said. The city, some 1,000 kilometers within Russia, hosts a major oil refinery, with facilities long targeted by Ukrainian army. Ukraine previously hit the facility in June. Continue reading...

Rusya'ya bağlı Tataristan Cumhuriyeti'ne yönelik İHA saldırısında 13 kişi hayatını kaybetti

Rusya'ya bağlı Tataristan Cumhuriyeti'ne yönelik insansız hava araçlarıyla (İHA) düzenlenen saldırıda 13 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği, 39 kişinin yaralandığı bildirildi.

Uzbekistan sends special task force to Russia after 8 of its citizens killed in Ukrainian drone attack

- Uzbek government also establishes commission which will arrange special flight to return victims’ bodies to Uzbekistan and provide assistance to their families

Rusya ile Ukrayna arasındaki karşılıklı saldırılarda 10 kişi hayatını kaybetti

Rusya'nın Voronej bölgesine düzenlenen İHA saldırısında 1 kişi, Rus ordusunun Ukrayna'nın Zaporijya kenti ve Dnipropetrovsk bölgesine düzenlediği hava saldırılarında ise 9 kişi hayatını kaybetti.

Russian-installed authorities report large-scale drone attack on Sevastopol

Russian-installed authorities say air defences intercepted dozens of UAVs over Sevastopol, while emergency services dealt with fires across the occupied city.

Ukrainian drones attack southern Russia. 8-year-old child killed, homes and businesses damaged.

Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Krasnodar Krai in the early hours of August 12, with “several hundred” of them targeting Novorossiysk, Anapa, Gelendzhik, and the Temryuk District, according to Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.

Russian advertisers cut ad spending on Wildberries after Ukraine’s strikes on warehouses, Kommersant reports

Advertising activity on Wildberries has “noticeably declined” following Ukrainian drone attacks on the marketplace’s warehouses, sources at major advertising agencies told the Russian business daily Kommersant.

Four killed in Russia-Ukraine strikes, including 8-year-old in southern Russia

Russia's Krasnodar region faced several hundred Ukrainian drones, while Moscow launched missiles and drones, mostly targeting Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy.

Russian oil refinery in Orsk has halted operations due to drone attack, says Reuters

The Orsknefteorgsintez, a medium-sized Russian oil refinery in the city of Orsk, halted operations on 11 August following a Ukrainian drone attack.

Russian Combat Drone Forum Postponed Over Fears of Ukrainian Attack

Organizers said the Dronnitsa event would require diverting air defenses and security personnel from other locations.

Russian-installed authorities report blackout in Sevastopol

Russian-installed authorities in occupied Sevastopol claim an attack on the city's energy infrastructure caused a widespread power outage and say repairs are under way.

İsrail Gazze'de katliamı sürdürüyor

Soykırımcı İsrail ordusunun ateşkese rağmen Gazze Şeridi'ne yönelik düzenlediği saldırılarda son 24 saatte 1 Filistinli hayatını kaybetti 7 kişi yaralandı.

Man reportedly killed in explosion in Russian-occupied Sevastopol

A man was killed in an explosion in the Russian-occupied city of Sevastopol on the morning of 13 August. The explosive device was likely planted in a bin.

Explosion reportedly kills man in Russian-occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol

A man has been killed by an explosive device in the Russian-occupied city of Sevastopol, Crimea, the independent Russian Telegram channel Astra reported on Aug. 13. The pro-Kremlin Mash Telegram channel reported the device had been placed in a trash can and killed the man instantly. Unconfirmed reports suggest the

Serviceman dies in Sevastopol bombing, Russian man working for Ukraine detained

Operational-search measures and investigative actions are currently being conducted

Russian officer killed in explosion in Sevastopol: what is known

The suspect in the crime has been detained

Russian Military Officer Killed in Annexed Crimea Bomb Explosion

Telegram channels identified the victim as Captain First Rank Robert Shageyev, who defected to Russia during the 2014 annexation of Crimea.

Explosion kills Russian serviceman in occupied Sevastopol. Unconfirmed reports identify the victim as a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia.

A bomb explosion killed a Russian serviceman in occupied Sevastopol. The regional branch of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it had detained a Russian citizen born in 1994 on suspicion of carrying out the attack, allegedly acting on the orders of Ukrainian intelligence services. The FSB did not name either the serviceman killed or the person detained.

Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia

A bomb attack in Crimea has reportedly killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014 when Moscow annexed the peninsula.

Russian Escort Planted Trash Bin Bomb That Killed Ukrainian Defector: Report

Margarita Reut have been accused of carrying out the attack that killed Robert Shageev, a high-ranking Ukrainian defector who later served as an officer in the Kremlin's Black Sea Fleet.