Watch the footage released by Ukrainian military showing the destruction of key rail bridge over North Crimean canal.
Ukraine says it has dealt a major blow to Russia’s military logistics network in occupied Crimea after striking a key railway bridge over the north Crimean canal. Kyiv’s special operations forces said the railway bridge near rozdolne “no longer exists”. The north Crimean canal has long been a strategically important route. Stretching over 400 kilometres, it includes numerous bridges and crossings used for transport and logistics. Ukrainian officials say some of these routes support Russian forces stationed in Crimea.

Watch Crimea Hit Hard! Putin's Prized Crimea Could Be 'Isolated' | Russia's Supply Route Destroyed

Ukraine has launched a massive, coordinated drone offensive, successfully bypassing Russian air defenses to strike deep into the Moscow region. This tactical escalation marks a significant shift in the conflict, targeting critical infrastructure and exposing vulnerabilities in Moscow’s aerial shield. As sirens wail across the capital and military experts analyze the breach, the Kremlin faces mounting pressure to re-evaluate its defense strategy. 

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv’s Drones Breach Moscow; Russia’s Defense System Fails!

Russia has launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, leaving at least six people injured according to local authorities. Air raid sirens sounded across the city as Ukrainian air defenses worked to intercept incoming threats.


Russia Ukraine War: Deadly Russian Strike Ignites Monastery in Kyiv

The Russia-Ukraine war has seen a sharp escalation as Moscow and Kyiv intensify drone strikes against each other. Both sides have targeted military positions and strategic infrastructure, signaling a renewed phase of high-intensity aerial warfare. The increasing use of drones highlights the evolving battlefield dynamics as the conflict continues with no immediate signs of de-escalation or progress toward a ceasefire.


Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow & Kyiv Have Intensified Drone Strikes On Each Other

Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck one of Russia’s largest oil terminals, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The attack targeted critical energy infrastructure, raising concerns over supply disruptions and further intensification of hostilities. Authorities are assessing the damage as both sides continue to exchange strikes in a conflict that has increasingly focused on strategic economic assets.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drones Hit One of the Russia's Largest Oil Terminal 

Russia has launched a major wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing at least 18 people and causing widespread damage. The attacks targeted multiple regions, including Kyiv, as the conflict enters another intense phase. Ukrainian authorities say emergency services are responding while air defence systems remain on high alert.

18 Killed Across Ukraine As Russia Launches Massive Missile And Drone Assault 

Ukraine is reportedly ramping up its drone warfare capabilities, with Kyiv preparing large-scale drone swarms and increasing launch rates to as many as 100 drones per night. The move comes as both Ukraine and Russia continue to rely heavily on unmanned systems to strike military targets, infrastructure, and logistics hubs. The growing use of drone swarms highlights the evolving nature of the Russia-Ukraine war, where technology and mass-produced aerial systems are playing an increasingly decisive role on the battlefield.


Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Prepares Drone Swarms, Increases Launches to 100 Per Night

Russia has threatened to launch a fresh wave of "systematic strikes" against Kyiv, days after carrying out one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war.

The new strikes will target "decision-making centres and command posts", alongside drone manufacturing facilities in the city, Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement.

Russia Threatens To Target Ukraine's Command Posts & Drone Facilities

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to evacuate diplomats from its embassy in Kyiv during a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (May 25), according to Russia’s foreign ministry. "On May 25, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio," the ministry said in a statement. "Sergei Lavrov drew attention to a Russian Foreign Ministry statement from May 25, which recommended that the United States, along with other states with missions in Kyiv, ensure the evacuation of their diplomatic personnel and other citizens from the Ukrainian capital," it added.&nbsp;Russia said on Monday that it planned to intensify strikes on Kyiv, including attacks targeting its ‘decision-making centres’, while again urging foreign diplomats and civilians to leave the Ukrainian capital. Over the weekend, Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine, killing four people, injuring dozens more, and causing widespread damage across Kyiv. Moscow said one of the weapons used in the barrage was the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which it claims can travel at 10 times the speed of sound and carry nuclear warheads.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-will-crush-them-netanyahu-vows-intensified-offensive-action-against-hezbollah-following-drone-attacks-1779734253984">'We will crush them': Netanyahu vows intensified offensive action against Hezbollah following drone attacks</a>&nbsp;The attacks came days after Russia accused Kyiv of striking a vocational school in the Russian-occupied Lugansk region, allegedly killing 21 people. Russian President Vladimir Putin subsequently ordered retaliation. "Under the current circumstances, the Russian Armed Forces are starting to launch systematic strikes against Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kyiv," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement. "The strikes will target both decision-making centres and command posts... We are warning foreign citizens, including personnel of diplomatic missions and international organisations, to leave the city as soon as possible," it added.&nbsp;Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov relayed the warning to US counterpart Marco Rubio in a phone call on Monday, urging him to evacuate US diplomats, Russia's foreign ministry said. There was no immediate response from the United States.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-oreshnik-strike-plunges-ukraine-war-into-dangerous-new-phase-1779728466178/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-oreshnik-strike-plunges-ukraine-war-into-dangerous-new-phase-1779728466178/embed</a><h2>'We are not going anywhere'</h2>Russia had previously issued similar warnings earlier this month, threatening major strikes on central Kyiv if Ukraine disrupted a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. Western diplomatic missions have rejected the evacuation warnings. A spokesperson for France’s foreign ministry said on Monday: "We're used to Putin's threats. It is out of the question to evacuate". The European Union’s ambassador in Kyiv wrote on Facebook: "We are not going anywhere."&nbsp;Ukraine dismissed Russia’s warnings as ‘rhetoric’. "We are now telling our partners that they should not give in to all this Russian blackmail," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, triggering Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Efforts led by the United States to negotiate an end to the war have stalled in recent months amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Russia warns foreign diplomats to evacuate Kyiv as Sergei Lavrov tells Marco Rubio Moscow will intensify strikes on Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the United States to evacuate diplomats from its embassy in Kyiv during a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (May 25), according to Russia’s foreign ministry. "On May 25, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio," the ministry said in a statement. "Sergei Lavrov drew attention to a Russian Foreign Ministry statement from May 25, which recommended that the United States, along with other states with missions in Kyiv, ensure the evacuation of their diplomatic personnel and other citizens from the Ukrainian capital," it added. Russia said on Monday that it planned to intensify strikes on Kyiv, including attacks targeting its ‘decision-making centres’, while again urging foreign diplomats and civilians to leave the Ukrainian capital. Over the weekend, Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine, killing four people, injuring dozens more, and causing widespread damage across Kyiv. Moscow said one of the weapons used in the barrage was the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which it claims can travel at 10 times the speed of sound and carry nuclear warheads. Also Read: 'We will crush them': Netanyahu vows intensified offensive action against Hezbollah following drone attacks The attacks came days after Russia accused Kyiv of striking a vocational school in the Russian-occupied Lugansk region, allegedly killing 21 people. Russian President Vladimir Putin subsequently ordered retaliation. "Under the current circumstances, the Russian Armed Forces are starting to launch systematic strikes against Ukrainian military-industrial facilities in Kyiv," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement. "The strikes will target both decision-making centres and command posts... We are warning foreign citizens, including personnel of diplomatic missions and international organisations, to leave the city as soon as possible," it added. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov relayed the warning to US counterpart Marco Rubio in a phone call on Monday, urging him to evacuate US diplomats, Russia's foreign ministry said. There was no immediate response from the United States. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-oreshnik-strike-plunges-ukraine-war-into-dangerous-new-phase-1779728466178/embed 'We are not going anywhere' Russia had previously issued similar warnings earlier this month, threatening major strikes on central Kyiv if Ukraine disrupted a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. Western diplomatic missions have rejected the evacuation warnings. A spokesperson for France’s foreign ministry said on Monday: "We're used to Putin's threats. It is out of the question to evacuate". The European Union’s ambassador in Kyiv wrote on Facebook: "We are not going anywhere." Ukraine dismissed Russia’s warnings as ‘rhetoric’. "We are now telling our partners that they should not give in to all this Russian blackmail," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, triggering Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Efforts led by the United States to negotiate an end to the war have stalled in recent months amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Russia urges US diplomats to leave Kyiv as Moscow threatens intensified strikes on Ukraine’s ‘decision-making centres’

Russian FM to Rubio: Ensure evacuation of US diplomats, citizens from Kyiv; EU rejects Moscow's warning, says 'We are not going anywhere'

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, firing around 600 drones and 90 missiles in a coordinated overnight attack, according to officials. Ukrainian air defenses were activated across multiple regions as explosions and air raid sirens echoed through cities. The strikes reportedly caused damage to infrastructure and civilian areas, escalating tensions further in the ongoing war.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Targets Ukraine With 600 Drones, 90 Missiles 

Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange strikes as explosions rocked Kyiv, with reports indicating that four locations across the Ukrainian capital were hit. Fires broke out in at least one building following the attacks, prompting emergency crews to respond. Ukrainian authorities said air defense systems were activated as missiles and drones targeted the city overnight.


Russia-Ukraine War: Four Locations Hit in Kyiv with Fires Breaking Out in Building

The death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, with many of the victims young women, Russian officials said on Saturday, after a ​heated U.N. debate on the incident.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military to prepare options for retaliation ‌against Ukraine on Friday after Moscow accused Kyiv of what it described as a deliberate drone strike on a teacher training college in the town of Starobilsk.


Russia: 18 Killed in Ukraine Strike on Student Dorm in Luhansk; Putin Vows Retaliation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that around 20 civilian sites were damaged in recent deadly attacks amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. The strikes have intensified concerns over the safety of non-military infrastructure and civilians as the conflict continues to escalate.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Says 20 Civilian Sites Damaged in Deadly Attacks

Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of breaching a unilateral ceasefire announced by Ukraine by launching a wave of drone attacks on several cities.

The Ukrainian president said Russia had carried out "active hostilities and terrorist shelling", targeting the front line as well as firing dozens of drones and missiles at civilian areas.


Russian Drone Hit Sumy Kindergarten, Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Attack in Chuvashia Killed 2 People

Tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war have escalated sharply as Vladimir Putin issues a stark warning to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moscow has warned of a massive attack on Kyiv if ceasefire terms are violated, raising fears of renewed large-scale escalation in the conflict.

Russia Warns Mass Attack on Kyiv if Ceasefire Violated 

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at the Rosneft oil refinery in Tuapse on April 28, 2026, marking the third hit on this critical Black Sea port in under two weeks. The strike aimed to disrupt Russian energy exports, resulting in a large blaze, potential environmental damage, and fuel storage damage. 


Explosions Heard Across Kyiv, Russia Launches Mid-Day Drone Attack

Russian strikes have killed at least 16 people in Ukraine, according to local authorities, after Moscow launched a wave of attacks on its neighbour overnight.

Moscow has fired missiles as well as hundreds of drones on its neighbour almost nightly since the beginning of the four-year war, with Kyiv regularly carrying out strikes within Russia in response to its attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Launched BIGGEST Wave of Drones on Ukraine; 14 Killed

Russia has accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks on the TurkStream gas pipeline in southern Russia, which supplies energy to EU nations including Hungary and Serbia. Gazprom reported repelling attacks on critical compressor stations in March/April 2026, labelling the actions "energy terrorism" aimed at disrupting European supply. 


Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Accuses Kyiv of Targeting Pipeline Supplying EU Countries

#Gravitas Russia reportedly launched a new kind of strike drone during its rare morning strikes targeting Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Monday. Assessments of the drone's wreckage suggest it was an AI-powered Lancet drone, the first of its kind used in the war. 


Putin's New Deadly Weapon: AI-powered Lancet Drone

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is going all in with an anti-Ukraine campaign less than seven weeks before an election, derailing the European Union’s latest packages to aid Kyiv and punish Moscow.


Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban Launches Anti-Ukraine Election Campaign

Russia launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities ahead of the fourth anniversary of the war. Overnight attacks reportedly targeted critical energy infrastructure in Odesa and central Ukraine, escalating tensions as the conflict enters another year.

Kyiv Under Heavy Fire: Russia Pounds Kyiv With Missiles Ahead of War Anniversary

Overnight Russian strikes targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in Odesa, killing one person and injuring 24 others. The attacks caused significant damage to power facilities, leaving parts of the city without electricity. Ukrainian authorities condemned the assaults and vowed to reinforce defenses. The incident highlights the ongoing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war and the growing humanitarian and infrastructural toll on civilians in affected regions.


Russia-Ukraine War: 1 Killed, 24 Injured in Overnight Strikes Target Energy Infra in Ukraine's Odesa

Ukrainian forces have reportedly fired Caesar self-propelled howitzers toward Russian positions as fighting intensifies along the frontlines. The French-made artillery systems, known for their mobility and precision, have played a key role in Kyiv’s counter-battery and long-range strike capabilities. The development comes amid continued clashes and heightened military activity, as Ukraine seeks to repel advances while maintaining pressure on Russian forces in the ongoing conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Fires Caesar Howitzers Towards Russia

Ukrainian forces carried out strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting a key missile factory in the Udmurt Republic. The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, demonstrating Kyiv’s ability to hit strategic sites far from the frontlines.


Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russian Territory, Hit Key Missile Factory in Udmurt Republic

Special Operations Centre Alpha, part of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), destroyed half of Russia's Pantsir surface-to-air artillery and missile systems in 2025.


Kyiv Targets Russian Pantsir Systems to Utilise Long-Range Strikes

Russia carried out overnight strikes targeting Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, triggering explosions and air raid alerts across multiple Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian officials reported damage to infrastructure and civilian areas as air defenses worked to intercept drones and missiles.


Russia Carries Out Overnight Strikes in Kyiv, Odesa & Dnipro 

In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian strikes have targeted heating infrastructure in Kyiv, disrupting essential services amid winter. Meanwhile, two people were killed in eastern Ukraine following missile and drone attacks.


Russia Strikes Heating in Kyiv, 2 Killed in East Ukraine 

Russia launches massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine as multiple explosions rocked Kyiv. 


Explosions Rock Ukrainian Cities, Homes Plunge Into Darkness 

More than 1,100 buildings were left without power in Kyiv on Tuesday after Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after a brief period where Moscow stopped targeting energy facilities


Russia-Ukraine War: Massive Fires Erupt As Residential Buildings in Kyiv Hit 

Russia has warned that the Ukraine war has entered a “dangerous phase” after Kyiv reported that 15 miners were killed in a Russian attack on the Dnipro region.


Russia Warns Dangerous Phase in Ukraine War After Kyiv Claims 15 Miners Killed in Dnipro Attack

A technical disruption on key cross-border power lines connecting Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania triggered emergency power cuts across Ukraine on Saturday, including in the capital Kyiv. Energy officials said the failure caused widespread strain on the national grid, forcing temporary outages in multiple regions as authorities moved to stabilize electricity supply, which they expect to restore in the coming hours.


Ukrainian Capital Kyiv Faces Continued Challenges Despite Pause in Attacks

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