Ukraine has significantly stepped up its counter-offensive in the eastern and the southern parts of the country. Vladimir Putin has announced martial law in the annexed regions of Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Putin imposes martial law in annexed Ukrainian regions

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has submitted a proposal to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to formally cut diplomatic ties with Iran. This came after Ukraine accused Tehran of supplying drones to Russia.

Russia Ukraine War: Kyiv to cut diplomatic ties with Tehran

Ukrainian officials said Russia launched a barrage of Iranian-made “kamikaze” drone attacks in Kyiv on Monday, setting off warning sirens across the capital.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia hits Ukraine's capital with 'kamikaze' drones

From a drone attack in Kyiv to Emmanuel Macron visiting the Paris auto show, here are some impactful images from around the world on 17 October, 2022.

World in Pictures: Drone attack in Kyiv; Emmanuel Macron visits the Paris auto show

Russia continues hitting cities such as Kyiv on the Eastern front. Ukraine is claiming to be gaining more ground. Armed supplies from Western countries have been a significant factor in all of this and Ukraine's government has been pushing for air defense systems as well.

War in Ukraine: 50 countries to grant air defences, Ministry demands more weapons from France

Days after Russia unleashed massive air strikes on Ukrainian cities, Kyiv's western allies have now announced the delivery of new air defense systems while recommitting to providing it with robust and enduring military assistance.

US led groups ramp up support for Kyiv amid Russian offensive

A Ukrainian official&nbsp;has said that three Iran-made suicide drones operated by Russian forces targeted Makariv, west of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, early on Thursday. He also said that critical infrastructure facilities were struck in the attack.

"There was a overnight drones' bombardment by invaders on the Makariv community," Andriy Nebytov, head of the Kyiv region police said on the Telegram messaging app.

"According to preliminary information, there were no casualties."

Separately, Oleksiy Kuleba, the governor of the Kyiv region, said that Russian missiles pounded more than 40 Ukrainian cities and towns near&nbsp;Kyiv.

Kuleba stated on the Telegram messaging service that preliminary findings indicated that Iran-manufactured "loitering munitions" also called "kamikaze drones" were to blame for the attacks. These drones wait around the target until instructed, and then ran target&nbsp;detonating their explosive payload on impact.

Kyrylo Tymoshenko, the deputy head of Volodymyr Zelensky's presidential office, informed earlier on Thursday earlier that the attack took place by "kamikaze drones on critical infrastructure facilities", without providing further details.

The kamikaze drone attack comes after the&nbsp;UN&nbsp;General Assembly&nbsp;condemned Moscow’s annexation of four Ukrainian areas.

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Three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly in New York, or 143 nations, voted in favour of a resolution yesterday calling Moscow's annexation unconstitutional, further isolating Russia from the rest of the world.

Only Syria, Nicaragua, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-claims-it-test-fired-pair-of-long-range-cruise-missiles-524927">North Korea</a>, and Belarus joined Russia in voting against the measure. The remaining 35 nations, including China, a strategic ally of Russia, did not participate in the vote.

In the meanwhile, after strong retaliation attacks this week ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to an explosion on a bridge in Crimea, more than 50 Western countries gathered in Brussels to commit greater military assistance to Ukraine, including air defence systems.

In recent weeks, Russia has reportedly carried out a number of attacks using the Shahed-136 drones built in Iran. While the Kremlin has not responded, Iran disputes that it gave Russia the drones.

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A Ukrainian official has said that three Iran-made suicide drones operated by Russian forces targeted Makariv, west of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, early on Thursday.

A Ukrainian official has said that three Iran-made suicide drones operated by Russian forces targeted Makariv, west of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, early on Thursday. He also said that critical infrastructure facilities were struck in the attack. "There was a overnight drones' bombardment by invaders on the Makariv community," Andriy Nebytov, head of the Kyiv region police said on the Telegram messaging app. "According to preliminary information, there were no casualties." Separately, Oleksiy Kuleba, the governor of the Kyiv region, said that Russian missiles pounded more than 40 Ukrainian cities and towns near Kyiv. Kuleba stated on the Telegram messaging service that preliminary findings indicated that Iran-manufactured "loitering munitions" also called "kamikaze drones" were to blame for the attacks. These drones wait around the target until instructed, and then ran target detonating their explosive payload on impact. Kyrylo Tymoshenko, the deputy head of Volodymyr Zelensky's presidential office, informed earlier on Thursday earlier that the attack took place by "kamikaze drones on critical infrastructure facilities", without providing further details. The kamikaze drone attack comes after the UN General Assembly condemned Moscow’s annexation of four Ukrainian areas. Also read | UNGA passes resolution condemning Russian 'illegal annexation' of Ukrainian land; India abstains from voting Three-quarters of the 193-member General Assembly in New York, or 143 nations, voted in favour of a resolution yesterday calling Moscow's annexation unconstitutional, further isolating Russia from the rest of the world. Only Syria, Nicaragua, North Korea, and Belarus joined Russia in voting against the measure. The remaining 35 nations, including China, a strategic ally of Russia, did not participate in the vote. In the meanwhile, after strong retaliation attacks this week ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to an explosion on a bridge in Crimea, more than 50 Western countries gathered in Brussels to commit greater military assistance to Ukraine, including air defence systems. In recent weeks, Russia has reportedly carried out a number of attacks using the Shahed-136 drones built in Iran. While the Kremlin has not responded, Iran disputes that it gave Russia the drones. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran-made kamikaze drones hit Ukraine's Kyiv region; target critical infrastructure facilities

Leaders of the G7 met virtually for an emergency summit today, just today after a barrage of Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian cities.

G7 leaders' meet following Vladimir Putin's Kyiv bombardment

Capital Kyiv is a city on edge a day after Moscow pounded targets there. Russia hit Ukrainian cities with over 80 missiles in total leaving at least 19 people dead and over a 100 injured.

Kyiv: One of the main targets of Russian attacks

Several cities in Ukraine were rocked by explosions on Monday as Russia launched its offensive in response to the attack on the Kerch bridge between Russia and Crimea. The attacks in Kyiv were caught on camera by a girl who was out on the streets, and she posted the video on social media. &nbsp;

The video was captured at the intersection of Volodymyrska and Shevchenko Streets in central Kyiv and it showed the girl explaining the situation in the city to someone through a video call.&nbsp;

According to BBC, Shevchenko University was visible behind her in the video.&nbsp;

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The attacks continued for a very long time and according to a statement released by the Ukrainian military, around 75 missiles were launched by the Russian side with 40 out of them getting intercepted.&nbsp;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Russia for the damage caused by the strikes and said that Iranian missiles were used by the Russians to hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv.&nbsp;

"Air raid sirens are not subsiding around Ukraine... Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded. Please do not leave the shelters." He also accused Russia of wanting to "wipe us from the face of the Earth".&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Five people were killed in the strikes with several people getting injured.&nbsp;

"The enemy launched massive strikes on Kyiv. Most of the strikes hit the centre of the capital. At the moment, 12 people are reported injured. Five people died, "&nbsp;the national police service said.&nbsp;

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the attack on the&nbsp;bridge in Crimea “a terrorist act”.&nbsp;

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Several cities in Ukraine were rocked by explosions on Monday as Russia launched its offensive in response to the attack on the Kerch bridge between Russia and Crimea.

Several cities in Ukraine were rocked by explosions on Monday as Russia launched its offensive in response to the attack on the Kerch bridge between Russia and Crimea. The attacks in Kyiv were caught on camera by a girl who was out on the streets, and she posted the video on social media. The video was captured at the intersection of Volodymyrska and Shevchenko Streets in central Kyiv and it showed the girl explaining the situation in the city to someone through a video call. According to BBC, Shevchenko University was visible behind her in the video. Also read | Ukraine war LIVE | At least five killed, several injured in Russian strikes The attacks continued for a very long time and according to a statement released by the Ukrainian military, around 75 missiles were launched by the Russian side with 40 out of them getting intercepted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Russia for the damage caused by the strikes and said that Iranian missiles were used by the Russians to hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv. "Air raid sirens are not subsiding around Ukraine... Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded. Please do not leave the shelters." He also accused Russia of wanting to "wipe us from the face of the Earth". A girl was recording a video message in #Kyiv and was hit by an explosive wave. pic.twitter.com/LJIX5iDmWK — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 10, 2022 × Five people were killed in the strikes with several people getting injured. "The enemy launched massive strikes on Kyiv. Most of the strikes hit the centre of the capital. At the moment, 12 people are reported injured. Five people died, " the national police service said. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the attack on the bridge in Crimea “a terrorist act”.

Ukrainian girl captures Kyiv missile explosions with phone camera - WATCH

Large explosions have been reported in Ukrainian capital Kyiv following the sound of incoming missiles. This comes after Moscow accused Ukraine of orchestrating a powerful blast that damaged a key bridge linking Russia to Crimea.

Reports: Russia launches missile strikes on Ukraine after Crimea bridge explosion

Several explosions have rocked the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as well as other cities after Moscow accused Ukraine of orchestrating a powerful blast that damaged a key bridge linking Russia to Crimea.

Multiple explosions reported across Ukraine after Putin blames Kyiv for Crimea bridge blast

News Alert: Kyiv hit by multiple blasts as Russia strikes cities across Ukraine

News Alert: Explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv

Ukraine has called for the immediate release of the director general of Zaporizhzia nuclear plant. He was detained by a Russian patrol on his way back from the plant. Kyiv has condemned the move as illegal detention.

Russia detains Zaporizhzhia plant head, Kyiv calls detention 'act of terrorism'

We're in the seventh month of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and in the latest, the Ukrainian troops have captured two villages that lie very close to Eastern Russian occupied stronghold of Lehman which lies in the Donetsk region and has served as a key area for Russian operations in the north of the region.

Kyiv hopes to fast-track bid to join NATO, Ukraine troops capture Russian outpost

As Russia started releasing the results of the referendums it claims are a prelude to it annexing four Ukrainian regions, one of President Vladimir Putin's allies issued a stern new nuclear warning to Ukraine and the West.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Russia issues new nuclear warning as Ukraine referendum ends

The last of the five days of referendums on joining the Russian Federation is taking place in four Ukrainian regions partially occupied by Moscow. Kyiv and its allies have denounced the votes as a "sham".

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Voting on joining Russia in occupied parts of Ukraine enters final day

Ukrainian troops are advancing along the strategic Oskil River, threatening Russian forces in the Donbas- the region Moscow has promised to conquer.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian troops heads to Donbas region

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv, it's her third visit since Russia launched its invasion. The focus of this visit is on the integration of Ukraine into the EU market.

EU President Ursula Von Der Leyen is in Kyiv, Ukraine's EU integration on cards

According to a recent preprint publication released by Kyiv's Main Astronomical Observatory in collaboration with the nation's National Academy of Science, experts in the country are looking to the skies and observing something they didn't expect: an excessive amount of Unidentified flying objects (UFO).&nbsp;

Although the Pentagon in the United States has long hinted, speculated, and warned that some UFOs may be cutting-edge military technology from foreign militaries, particularly China and Russia (though it hasn't really provided any evidence this is actually the case), the paper does not specifically address the war.&nbsp;

The Ukraine paper is noteworthy in particular because it not only demonstrates how science has continued to advance during the war, but also provides an explanation for these sightings.

“We see them everywhere,” the research said. “We observe a significant number of objects whose nature is not clear.”

'Unidentified aerial phenomena I'&nbsp;is the title of the essay. Events are observed using data from the main astronomical observatory of the NAS in Kyiv and Vinarivka, a village south of Kyiv. The authors of the study claim that because of their interest in the topic, observatories decided to take on the task of looking for UFOs as a separate initiative.&nbsp;

The researchers separated the phenomenon they saw into two groups: Cosmics and&nbsp;Phantoms. "We note that Cosmics are luminous objects, brighter than the background of the sky. We call these ships names of birds (swift, falcon, eagle).&nbsp;Phantoms are dark objects, with contrast from several to about 50 per cent," the paper said.

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The simple explanation would be that these are rockets, missiles, or some other weapon used in the conflict. However, the scientists say that it is "not clear" what they are.&nbsp;

After many encounters were documented on camera by Navy pilots, UFOs have once again gained public attention. The Pentagon responded to Congress' requests for information by stating that it has observed some odd phenomena but required more time and resources to properly investigate them. Congress granted them both, and the Pentagon activated the AARO to investigate the mysterious celestial objects.&nbsp;

The Pentagon's new agency needs to concentrate on UFOs that aren't "man-made," according to a recent amendment in a Senate intelligence budget report that stated that the threat of UFOs was growing "exponentially."

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According to a recent preprint publication released by Kyiv's Main Astronomical Observatory in collaboration with the nation's National Academy of Science, experts in the country are looking to the skies and observing something they didn't expect: an excessive amount of Unidentified flying objects (UFO).

According to a recent preprint publication released by Kyiv's Main Astronomical Observatory in collaboration with the nation's National Academy of Science, experts in the country are looking to the skies and observing something they didn't expect: an excessive amount of Unidentified flying objects (UFO). Although the Pentagon in the United States has long hinted, speculated, and warned that some UFOs may be cutting-edge military technology from foreign militaries, particularly China and Russia (though it hasn't really provided any evidence this is actually the case), the paper does not specifically address the war. The Ukraine paper is noteworthy in particular because it not only demonstrates how science has continued to advance during the war, but also provides an explanation for these sightings. “We see them everywhere,” the research said. “We observe a significant number of objects whose nature is not clear.” 'Unidentified aerial phenomena I' is the title of the essay. Events are observed using data from the main astronomical observatory of the NAS in Kyiv and Vinarivka, a village south of Kyiv. The authors of the study claim that because of their interest in the topic, observatories decided to take on the task of looking for UFOs as a separate initiative. The researchers separated the phenomenon they saw into two groups: Cosmics and Phantoms. "We note that Cosmics are luminous objects, brighter than the background of the sky. We call these ships names of birds (swift, falcon, eagle). Phantoms are dark objects, with contrast from several to about 50 per cent," the paper said. Also Read: Biden announces $900 million for US EV charging funding out of $5 billion approved by Congress The simple explanation would be that these are rockets, missiles, or some other weapon used in the conflict. However, the scientists say that it is "not clear" what they are. After many encounters were documented on camera by Navy pilots, UFOs have once again gained public attention. The Pentagon responded to Congress' requests for information by stating that it has observed some odd phenomena but required more time and resources to properly investigate them. Congress granted them both, and the Pentagon activated the AARO to investigate the mysterious celestial objects. The Pentagon's new agency needs to concentrate on UFOs that aren't "man-made," according to a recent amendment in a Senate intelligence budget report that stated that the threat of UFOs was growing "exponentially." (with inputs from agencies)

Kyiv astronomical observatory claims UFOs hovering over Ukrainian skies

Ukraine claims to have taken back control of nearly 2000 sq. km of land from Russian troops, including 20 villages ad towns and the strategic city of Izium. Russian troops continue to control early a fifth of Ukraine.

Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, Kyiv claims 6,000 sq km of land retaken

Large areas of eastern Ukraine were experiencing electricity cuts, Ukrainian officials said, across regions where Kyiv’s forces have recently clawed back territory from Russian troops.

Electricity blackouts hit swathes of eastern Ukraine, Kyiv blames Russia

As Russia's invasion continues in Ukraine, the Ukrainian forces seem to have caught Russian troops off guard. In the latest, Ukrainian troops are making lightning gains in the northeast of the country.

Kyiv launches fierce counter-offensive; Russia withdraws from northeast Ukraine

It has been nearly 200 days and the war in Ukraine seems to be changing. Kyiv appears to be getting bolder with its counter attacks, the most intense fighting is happening in Kharkiv. Ukrainian troops claimed to have recaptured more than 1000 square kilometers.

Russia deploys more troops to repel Ukraine counterattack

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a financial decree under which people who left Ukrainian territory to come to Russia after the latter's invasion will be provided financial benefits.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a financial decree under which people who left Ukrainian territory to come to Russia after the latter's invasion will be provided financial benefits. Reportedly, under the decree, published on a government portal, pensioners, disabled as well as pregnant women have been covered. Accordingly, a monthly pension of $170 (10,000 roubles) will be provided to people who have been forced to leave Ukraine since February 18. Disabled people will also be entitled to the same amount. Meanwhile, pregnant women will receive the sum as a one-off benefit. Read more: Explained: Six months into the Russia-Ukraine war, what are the consequences so far? In February this year when Moscow invaded Kyiv, Putin ordered every person who arrived in Russia from Donetsk and Luhansk to be given a payment of 10,000 roubles. Not only that, Moscow has been providing Russian passports to the Ukrainians who have ventured into Russian soil. According to international experts, this is an illegal ploy by Moscow to annex territory in the occupied part. Read more: Putin signs decree to boost the size of Russian forces Moreover, this is the second decree signed by Putin in as many days. As reported by WION, Putin on Thursday authorised a significant expansion of his nation's military forces. Under the decree, Putin wants to boost army numbers by 137,000, or 13 per cent to 1.15 million by the end of the year. With the addition of the 1.15 million personnel, the move will increase Russia's total armed forces to 2.04 million. WATCH | WION Fineprint | Putin Orders Expansion of Russia’s Hard-Hit Armed Forces × However, Putin's order was vague as to whether the increase would be accomplished by expanding the draught, increasing volunteerism, or a combination of the two. According to estimates from the West, more Russians have lost their lives than what the Soviet Union lost in its ten-year war in Afghanistan. Up to 80,000 Russian soldiers may have been killed or wounded, according to the Pentagon's report from last week, which makes Moscow less effective in launching major offensives. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Vladimir Putin signs a decree to provide financial benefits to Ukrainians arriving in Russia

Since the war began the 37-year-old biologist, who works as a gardener to make ends meet has added another notch to his CV, as a key-keeper.

6 months of Ukraine war: Meet Kyiv's biologist turned key keeper

Boris Johnson has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to mark Ukraine's independence day. This is Johnson's third visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded six months ago.

Boris Johnson visits Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day

Amidst a raging fight with Russia, Ukraine has vowed to take back Crimea, a territory annexed by Moscow in 2014. Ukrainian President Zelensky on Tuesday said taking Crimea back would help re-establish world law and order.

Kyiv hosts forum on Crimea liberation, West warns Russia on new annexation plan

Destroyed Russian military vehicles and war machines have been on display in Kyiv as part of an exhibition linked to Independence Day celebrations.

Ukraine marks Independence day: Kyiv displays destroyed Russian tanks and war machines

Russia&nbsp;is trying to get Ukraine into fresh talks to buy time to regroup so it can launch a fresh offensive, a Ukraine presidential adviser told AFP Monday.

For weeks now, the Kremlin has been "trying to convince Ukraine to enter into negotiations", Mykhaylo Podolyak told AFP, as the sixth month of the war draws to a close.

During such talks, Moscow wanted to "freeze the conflict while preserving the status quo in the occupied Ukrainian territories", he added.

Russia&nbsp;"sends its proposals via various intermediaries", he said, without naming them, as Kyiv currently has no political contact with&nbsp;Russia.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who met Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the beginning of August, has on several occasions said he is ready to act as an intermediary.

Erdogan visited Ukraine on Friday for the first time in six months.

Ukraine's position was that, in fact, Moscow did not really want serious peace talks, said Podolyak. Instead, he said, they were trying to get "an operation pause for its army" before launching a fresh offensive.

Kyiv has rejected any negotiated solution for Ukrainian territories under Russian occupation. It wants to recapture that territory, as well as territory held by Russian separatists in the east -- and Crimea, which&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;annexed in 2014.

"All other scenarios... only represent a dangerous operational pause before a new round of war," said Podolyak.

"Ukrainians are going to resist as long as it takes," he added.

"It's an existential war, we don't have any other solution. To abandon the fight means not only the destruction of the Ukrainian state, but also that of all its civilians."

The first talks between the two sides in the early weeks of the war did not produce any concrete results.

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Russia is trying to get Ukraine into fresh talks to buy time to regroup so it can launch a fresh offensive, a Ukraine presidential adviser told AFP Monday. For weeks now, the Kremlin has been "trying to convince Ukraine to enter into negotiations", Mykhaylo Podolyak told AFP, as the sixth month of the war draws to a close.

Russia is trying to get Ukraine into fresh talks to buy time to regroup so it can launch a fresh offensive, a Ukraine presidential adviser told AFP Monday. For weeks now, the Kremlin has been "trying to convince Ukraine to enter into negotiations", Mykhaylo Podolyak told AFP, as the sixth month of the war draws to a close. During such talks, Moscow wanted to "freeze the conflict while preserving the status quo in the occupied Ukrainian territories", he added. Russia "sends its proposals via various intermediaries", he said, without naming them, as Kyiv currently has no political contact with Russia. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who met Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the beginning of August, has on several occasions said he is ready to act as an intermediary. Erdogan visited Ukraine on Friday for the first time in six months. Ukraine's position was that, in fact, Moscow did not really want serious peace talks, said Podolyak. Instead, he said, they were trying to get "an operation pause for its army" before launching a fresh offensive. Kyiv has rejected any negotiated solution for Ukrainian territories under Russian occupation. It wants to recapture that territory, as well as territory held by Russian separatists in the east -- and Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. "All other scenarios... only represent a dangerous operational pause before a new round of war," said Podolyak. "Ukrainians are going to resist as long as it takes," he added. "It's an existential war, we don't have any other solution. To abandon the fight means not only the destruction of the Ukrainian state, but also that of all its civilians." The first talks between the two sides in the early weeks of the war did not produce any concrete results. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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