US President Donald Trump says SpaceX’s Starshield satellite communications system is back in Ukraine, but questions remain over Kyiv’s confidence in the service. The development comes amid growing scrutiny of Ukraine’s reliance on satellite connectivity for military communications and battlefield operations.


Trump says Starshield is back in Ukraine; Kyiv not convinced

US President Donald Trump says he sees progress towards a possible peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. As diplomatic efforts continue, attention is focused on whether Washington, Moscow and Kyiv can bridge their differences and move closer to a ceasefire. What does Trump's latest assessment mean for the future of the conflict? Watch WION for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war and global diplomatic efforts.


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump sees progress towards Ukraine peace deal 

A catastrophic two-day bombardment has struck Ukraine in apparent retaliation for recent attacks on Russian oil refineries. Over forty-eight hours, Russian forces launched dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles alongside 272 attack drones, hitting industrial and energy targets in Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kremenchuk and Poltava. With 58 confirmed dead and more than 120 injured, President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the brutal onslaught will not go unanswered. Watch the complete breakdown of this massive aerial assault and the images from ground zero, the voices of people affected.

58 killed in 48 hours: Russia unleashes 270+ drones & missiles in massive revenge blitz

Russia has attacked Kyiv's two key bridges four days in a row, aiming to paralyse the Ukrainian capital. Ukraine has struggled to intercept Russia's jet-powered drones. Meanwhile, Ukraine accused Russia of attacking a civilian vessel in the Black Sea, resulting in at least one fatality.


Putin turns Kyiv into a kill zone, Ukraine unable to stop Russia's jet drones

Moscow and the surrounding region were hit by hundreds of drones overnight, killing two people and injuring six. Russian officials said 186 drones were downed over Moscow and another 249 in the surrounding region, while the Moscow oil refinery was damaged and two airports suspended operations.

Russia-Ukraine war: Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region

Russia has launched a massive aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and its surrounding regions, leaving at least 12 people dead and dozens injured. The multi-wave overnight assault involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and jet-powered swarms of drones that struck residential high-rises and key infrastructure. Emergency responders and rescue crews are sifting through the rubble of damaged apartment blocks and targeted transport facilities. Ukrainian officials have renewed urgent calls for international partners to bolster air defense systems. 

Russia-Ukraine war: 12 killed, 72 injured in Kyiv

US President Donald Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal aimed at ending the four-year-old Ukraine war. Trump said the envoys will explore whether a deal can be reached, signalling a fresh push by Washington to bring the conflict to an end.

Trump: Envoys taking plan to 'end the war' to Moscow, Kyiv 

Chaos inside Ukraine's own security world — a shootout between SBU and military intelligence officers on the streets of Kyiv has left three wounded and forced President Zelensky into an emergency shake-up. He's sacked a senior SBU official and the deputy heads of both agencies, calling the clash "unacceptable." At the heart of it: a controversial detention that's sparked accusations of abduction. We break down what happened, who's been fired, and why this internal rift matters for Ukraine's war effort.


Zelensky fires top spy chiefs after SBU-GUR shootout rocks Kyiv 

Russia has unleashed an unprecedented aerial campaign against Ukraine, launching nearly 2,000 attack drones, 1,600 glide bombs, and dozens of ballistic missiles in just one week. With Moscow introducing faster, harder-to-intercept weapons and shifting to continuous daytime drone swarms, Ukraine’s air defence network are facing massive pressure. Meanwhile, Kyiv has retaliated by sending deep-strike drone swarms into Russian territory, hitting critical logistics and airfields.  

Russia unleashes deadliest attack on Ukraine, 3600 missiles & drones fired in a week

At least 37 people were killed after a Russian drone struck a warehouse near the western suburbs of Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday. The attack caused a huge fire and triggered several explosions. Zelensky later said it was used to store ammunition for the military.


Russia-Ukraine war: Deadly Russian strike on warehouse in Kyiv kills 37

Russia has intensified ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing 16 people and injuring 30, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine's depleted air defences reportedly failed to intercept any incoming missiles, exposing a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors. Zelenskyy is urging the U.S. and other allies to provide more ammunition as Russian strikes continue.


Russa-Ukraine war: Moscow's forces intensify ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv

Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian oil refinery, marking the fourth refinery attack in three days as Kyiv intensifies its campaign against Moscow's vital energy sector. The strikes have reportedly damaged Russia's refining capacity and contributed to fuel shortages at gas stations, while Kyiv says the campaign aims to pressure President Vladimir Putin into seeking a peace deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine strikes put pressure on Russian fuel supplies

Ukraine has launched another long-range drone strike deep inside Russian territory, hitting a major Wildberries warehouse more than 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The attack is part of Kyiv's growing campaign targeting Russia's logistics infrastructure. According to reports, nearly 20 Wildberries facilities have been struck since mid-July.

Ukraine says the strikes are aimed at increasing the cost of Russia's war effort, while Moscow accuses Kyiv of targeting civilian infrastructure. At the same time, Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian warehouses, Black Sea ports, and critical export infrastructure, raising concerns over global food supplies and escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia | Major Wildberries Warehouse Hit 2,000 KM From Border

Iran was prepared to launch strikes on three locations in Ukraine after an alleged attack on an Iranian vessel in the Volga River, according to Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader. Rezaei claimed Tehran reconsidered its response after Ukraine reportedly described the incident as a mistake. The revelation sheds light on a previously undisclosed escalation that could have widened regional tensions.


Iran nearly struck Ukraine? Khamenei aide says Tehran prepared attacks before Kyiv apology 

GPS is one of the most important technologies on the modern battlefield. But what happens when those signals are disrupted?

According to U.S. Space Force officials, Russian forces have been using electronic warfare systems to jam GPS signals in and around Ukraine, potentially affecting navigation, mapping and military operations.

How does GPS jamming work? Can it impact civilian systems? And why has electronic warfare become such a critical part of modern conflict?

Russia jamming GPS in Ukraine? How electronic warfare is changing the battlefield

Russia has launched one of its largest missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens as the war in Ukraine intensifies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for additional Patriot air defense systems, warning that Ukraine urgently needs stronger protection against Russian ballistic missiles.

Meanwhile, Ukraine claims it struck Russian oil refineries deep inside Russian territory and targeted shipping routes in the Black Sea, while Moscow says it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones. As fighting escalates, the United States says it is exploring ways to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Russia Pounds Kyiv With Massive Missile Barrage | Ukraine Pleads For Patriot Missiles |War Escalates

A cryptic social media post by the head of Ukraine's defense company Firepoint has sparked intense speculation about rising tensions between Ukraine and Iran. The now-deleted post referenced the long-range FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile, capable of striking targets up to 3,000 kilometers away, fueling fears of a possible direct military confrontation.

The message comes amid reports of alleged attacks on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea and growing geopolitical tensions involving Kyiv, Tehran, and Russia. Could this signal a new front in the conflict?

Watch the full report for the latest developments.

Ukraine Threatens Iran? Flamingo Missile Post Sparks Fears Of Direct Military Conflict

Russia has launched a massive ballistic missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing at least nine people and wounding 23 others.The early morning assault on August 1, 2026, triggered over a dozen loud explosions across the city, forcing thousands of residents into underground metro stations for safety. According to Ukraine's State Emergency Service, the attack caused severe destruction and fires across five major districts of the capital.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Nine dead

Russia unleashed a massive air assault across Ukraine on Thursday, firing over 70 missiles and 280 drones, exposing severe gaps in Kyiv's air defence and shelter networks. As Ukrainian forces retaliated with long-range drone hits inside Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky's push to manufacture U.S. Patriot interceptors domestically has hit a major wall after President Donald Trump expressed doubts. We break down Ukraine's shelter crisis, the air defence crisis, and what Trump's position means for Kyiv's survival.

Trump Dashes Zelensky's Patriot Dream as Putin Exploits Ukraine's Air Defence Gap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile during its latest wave of attacks on Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones in an overnight barrage that struck multiple locations, including central Ukraine, where several civilians, including children, were killed.

Zelenskyy called for increased military support from Western allies, urging the United States and Europe to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses. Meanwhile, Poland has accused Russia of violating its airspace after a missile explosion near the Ukrainian border. Polish authorities say evidence points to a Russian KH-101 cruise missile, while NATO has pledged to take all necessary measures to defend alliance territory.

Zelenskyy: Russia Used North Korean Ballistic Missile | Poland Blames Russian KH-101 Strike

In a major escalation of the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the mobilization of additional troops to drive a decisive push in the invasion of Ukraine. Amid grinding frontlines and heavy resource attrition, Moscow is ramping up its military manpower in a high-stakes bid to shift the strategic momentum.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky fears 500,000 new Russian troops

In a major escalation of the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the mobilization of additional troops to drive a decisive push in the invasion of Ukraine. Amid grinding frontlines and heavy resource attrition, Moscow is ramping up its military manpower in a high-stakes bid to shift the strategic momentum.


Russia-Ukraine war: Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine's war decisive invasion

The Russia-Ukraine war has intensified as Russian forces launch a major ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. The latest strikes have raised concerns over civilian safety, infrastructure damage and further escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv stations turn into bomb shelters

Ukraine cannot go "punch for punch" when confronting Russia militarily but must use resources ‌carefully and act in an "asymmetric" fashion, Ukraine's new acting defence minister said in an interview published early on Wednesday.
Yevhenii Khmara gave the interview with right-wing U.S. blogger Laura Loomer in Kyiv, his first after his appointment as acting minister last week.

Ukraine says cannot go 'punch for punch' against Russia

Ukraine's Acting Defence Minister has outlined Kyiv's evolving military strategy against Russia, stressing that Ukraine cannot match Russia "punch for punch" and must instead rely on asymmetric warfare. In an interview, he said Ukraine's deep strikes are designed to impose greater costs on Russia than they cost Ukraine to execute. He also emphasized the importance of logistics, battlefield resource management, and expanding domestic defence production, including Patriot interceptor missiles.

The acting minister further expressed confidence that relations between Kyiv and Washington will develop into a long-term strategic partnership, with Ukraine contributing valuable experience from modern warfare. His remarks come amid leadership changes within Ukraine's defence establishment following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's cabinet reshuffle.

Ukraine's Acting Defence Minister Reveals New Asymmetric War Strategy Against Russia

Russian forces launched saturated ballistic missile and glide bomb attacks against Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv pushing monthly civilian casualties to their highest level since 2022. Watch horrifying CCTV footage from the Kharkiv strike, and see how Ukraine retaliated with long-range drone strikes inside Russia hitting Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don.  

Kyiv under fire: Deadly drones hit Russia 

A massive wave of Ukrainian long-range drone attacks targeted the Moscow region, damaging residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, and major industrial hubs. Russian officials reported dozens of intercepts and multiple injuries following the unprecedented aerial assault, which comes amid an intense cycle of cross-border retaliatory strikes between Moscow and Kyiv.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian drone attack damages homes & infrastructure near Moscow 

Kyiv was shaken overnight as Russia launched a targeted barrage of ballistic missiles, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Air raid sirens echoed across the capital for several hours as Ukrainian air defense systems engaged incoming threats.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian ballistic missiles rock Kyiv overnight

Ukraine is witnessing growing political unrest as President Volodymyr Zelensky faces widespread criticism following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Protests have erupted across Kyiv, while the former minister has reportedly criticized the country's military leadership and war strategy. The political crisis unfolds as Russia intensifies missile attacks and Ukraine continues long-range drone operations.


Zelensky faces massive protests after defense minister's shock dismissal | Ukraine political crisis 

Russia has carried out another deadly missile strike on Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa, killing two people and injuring eight others, including two children. Ukrainian officials said the attack caused extensive damage to residential buildings, a preschool, a religious institution, vehicles and other civilian infrastructure. The strike came just a day after another wave of Russian bombardments killed 13 people across Ukraine. According to Ukrainian authorities, Russia also launched 122 attack drones and two ballistic missiles in its latest assault. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new acting defence minister following a cabinet reshuffle, while the removal of the former defence minister has sparked criticism and public protests over Ukraine's military leadership.



Deadly Russian missile hits Odesa | Zelensky reshuffles defence leadership amid escalating war

As Russian missile and drone attacks intensify, Ukraine is looking to strengthen its air defence shield with Patriot systems. But can Kyiv overcome the technological, financial and industrial hurdles needed to build or produce Patriots at scale?

Can Ukraine build Patriots fast enough to counter Russian missile strikes?

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