Ukraine and Russia accused each other of lethal attacks on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow was targeting global food ​security by striking Odesa's seaport.
Three people were killed and 37 wounded in ‌the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where a multi-storey apartment block was hit, while authorities in Russia's Belgorod said five were killed and 25 wounded by a Ukrainian drone attack.

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks

The Guinea-Bissau-flagged bulk carrier MV Golden Leo was carrying 17 crew members when it came under a devastating missile attack while departing Ukraine's Odesa port. The strike resulted in multiple casualties, including the tragic deaths of four Indian sailors, leaving international authorities and New Delhi to strongly condemn the targeting of commercial shipping in the Black Sea.

Odesa Port Ship attack: Four Indians killed in Odesa Port Ship attack

Four Indian seafarers were killed and another was left in critical condition after the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack shortly after departing Ukraine’s Odesa port. The ship had 17 crew members on board, including five Indian nationals. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and said its mission in Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation while providing all possible assistance to those affected.


Tragedy at sea: 4 Indians killed as vessel comes under attack near Odesa 

Ukraine is facing a dangerous manpower crisis as the domestic population increasingly resists military mobilisation. Following a record-breaking Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv and a deadly attack on an Odesa merchant ship, internal tensions have reached a boiling point. The Ukrainian National Police have confirmed over six hundred violent assaults on recruitment officers by citizens refusing to fight. Watch the full report on how this internal rebellion impacts the frontline defence.


Mutiny, uprising in Ukraine, young don't want to die on fearsome Russian front 

Donald Trump claimed that newly declassified intelligence reveals China compromised millions of U.S. voter records and exposed vulnerabilities in America's election infrastructure. The announcement comes as the U.S. launches a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, while tensions continue to rise across West Asia. CENTCOM also intensified maritime operations near Iran as Ukraine reported deadly Russian missile strikes on Odesa. Meanwhile, North Korea pledged stronger ties with China, SpaceX aborted its latest Starship launch seconds before liftoff, and Japan's stock market plunged amid growing concerns over the AI sector.

Stay tuned for the latest international developments, geopolitical updates, defence news, breaking headlines, and global affairs.

Trump claims China hacked U.S. election data | U.S. strikes Iran again | Starship launch aborted 

Russia has launched another large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 50 as fighting intensifies across the country. The attacks targeted several regions, including Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and Kharkiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, industrial facilities, and medical buildings. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 122 attack drones and two ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 101 drones. Explosions were reported across Kyiv after ballistic missile alerts, while officials confirmed damage to warehouses and other non-residential buildings. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine expects to begin domestic production of missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system by the end of the year, calling the project a historic step toward strengthening the country's defense capabilities.

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Russia has launched another large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 50 as fighting continues to intensify. The attacks targeted several regions, including Kyiv, Sumy, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, industrial facilities, and medical buildings.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 122 attack drones and two ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 101 drones. Explosions were reported across Kyiv following missile alerts, while officials confirmed damage to warehouses and non-residential buildings.


Russia pounds Ukraine with 122 drones and missiles | 13 dead, kyiv under heavy attack

A massive Russian drone attack on Odesa, Ukraine, on April 27, 2026, injured 14 people, including children, and killed two women. Over 20 drones hit residential areas and infrastructure, with officials reporting at least 10 drones impacting, causing severe damage to a 23-story apartment block and other buildings. 

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Unleashes Firestorm In Odesa

Widespread devastation has been reported in Ukraine’s Odesa region as Russian forces continue their sustained assault. Buildings have been damaged and emergency services are working to respond to multiple strike sites.

Russia-Ukraine War: Odesa Suffers Heavy Damage as Russian Assault Continues

A devastating drone attack by Russia has killed a woman and her two-year-old daughter in Odesa, along with another civilian, as the war continues to take a heavy toll on non-combatants.

Ukrainian officials say residential buildings, a kindergarten, and critical energy infrastructure were hit in the overnight assault. At least 16 people, including a pregnant woman and children, were injured.

The strikes have also triggered widespread power outages, leaving thousands of households without electricity as repair efforts continue.

Russia Drone Strike Kills Toddler & Mother: Odesa Homes, Kindergarten Hit 

The port city of Odesa was struck overnight by a deadly drone attack carried out by Russian forces, killing civilians and damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure. Emergency responders pulled survivors from the rubble after sirens sounded and buildings collapsed.


Russia-Ukraine War: Odesa Hit by Deadly Russian Drone Strike Overnight 

Russian strikes killed three people and wounded several others overnight, regional authorities said Monday, as Moscow intensified its assaults on the eve of the war's four-year anniversary. In the south, two people were killed when Russian drones hit industrial, energy and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region, regional governor Oleg Kiper said on Telegram.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Strikes Odesa & Zaporizhzhia Regions Killing Three

Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine, firing 50 missiles and deploying nearly 300 drones across multiple regions, including Kyiv and Odesa. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the attacks, but strikes caused damage to civilian infrastructure and energy facilities. The escalation comes as the war anniversary approaches, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the humanitarian and strategic impact on Ukraine.


Russia Unleashes 50 Missiles and Nearly 300 Drones Across Ukraine

Odesa faces intense attacks as Russian drones target the city, causing widespread destruction. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that all power plants in Ukraine have been damaged, highlighting the severe impact on infrastructure and civilian life. The escalating conflict continues to strain Ukraine’s energy grid and raises concerns over humanitarian and security challenges amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.


Odesa Burns as Russian Drones Rain Down, Zelensky Warns All Ukrainian Power Plants Have Been Damaged

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 

The war in Ukraine has taken a dark and deadly turn. A Russian drone strike has hit a passenger train in a direct act of terror. With total casualties for the war now projected to hit 2 million by spring, the conflict has reached a point of no return. We break down the latest strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv. This comes as talks continue.
Kremlin says that a meeting of delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA is scheduled for February 1 in Abu Dhabi.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Drones Blow Up Ukrainian Passenger Train

Russia has intensified its strikes on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, causing widespread power cuts and threatening the region's maritime infrastructure.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said Moscow was carrying out "systematic" attacks on the region. Last week, he warned that the focus of the war "may have shifted towards Odesa".

Ukraine: Russia Attacked Odesa With 100 Drones Overnight

Images show emergency services tackling large fires in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region after overnight strikes damaged energy infrastructure, warehouses with fertiliser and agricultural machinery, and left at least one person injured, according to state emergency services. The attacks come amid ongoing Russian strikes on key civilian and energy facilities across southern Ukraine, raising fresh concerns over power security and winter resilience for residents.​

Emergency Services Battle Blaze After Overnight Strikes Hit Energy Sites in Ukraine’s Odesa Region

Russian Missile Strike Kills Seven, Hits Port Infrastructure in Odesa

Russia launched ‘massive’ drone strikes on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv and port city Odesa in the early hours of Tuesday (June 10), killing one and also hitting a maternity ward, Ukrainian authorities said , issuing a call for additional sanctions.&nbsp;Moscow has kept up its strikes against Ukraine, which has retaliated with attacks deep within Russian borders, while peace negotiations held over the weekend fell short of making a breakthrough toward stopping the three-year war.&nbsp;Other than a deal to swap prisoners, efforts have been at a standstill and Russia has consistently dismissed demands for a unilateral ceasefire.&nbsp;"Russia lies every day about its desire for peace and attacks people every day. Time to impose sanctions. Time to support Ukraine with weapons. Time to prove that democracy has power," Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said on Telegram. &nbsp;A 59-year-old man was killed during the Russian attacks on residential housing in Odesa, and at least four others were injured, governor Oleg Kiper said.&nbsp;"The enemy massively attacked Odesa with strike drones. There is damage to civilian infrastructure and fires," Kiper wrote on Telegram.&nbsp;"The Russians hit a maternity hospital, an emergency medical ward and residential buildings," he said, adding the maternity hospital had been evacuated in time.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Stay in shelters! The massive attack on the capital continues," Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding in a separate post around 3:00 am (0000 GMT) that "a new batch of UAVs (drones) is flying to the capital".&nbsp;Multiple casualties were reported during the attacks that struck at least seven districts, with cars and buildings on fire.<h3>Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners of war</h3>Russia and Ukraine swapped prisoners of war under the age of 25, confirmed Russia’s Defence Ministry on Monday, stating the exchange was the result of direct talks held between representatives of Moscow and Kyiv earlier this month in Turkey. “On June 9, in accordance with the agreements reached between Russia and Ukraine on June 2, the first group of Russian servicemen under the age of 25 was brought home from the area controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, a similar number of Ukrainian POWs was transferred,” the ministry said.&nbsp;The talks held on June 2 in Istanbul led to an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv for exchange of at least 1,200 POWs on each side, focusing on the youngest and most severely wounded, and to repatriate thousands of bodies of those killed in the war, which is now in its fourth year.&nbsp;The exchange, the biggest so far, was expected to happen in phases. The Russian Defence Ministry did not say in its statement how many POWs were exchanged on Monday, but confirmed that both sides had swapped the same number of military personnel.

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv, maternity hospital in Odesa; kills one, several injured: Ukraine

Russia launched ‘massive’ drone strikes on Ukraine's capital city Kyiv and port city Odesa in the early hours of Tuesday (June 10), killing one and also hitting a maternity ward, Ukrainian authorities said , issuing a call for additional sanctions. Moscow has kept up its strikes against Ukraine, which has retaliated with attacks deep within Russian borders, while peace negotiations held over the weekend fell short of making a breakthrough toward stopping the three-year war. Other than a deal to swap prisoners, efforts have been at a standstill and Russia has consistently dismissed demands for a unilateral ceasefire. "Russia lies every day about its desire for peace and attacks people every day. Time to impose sanctions. Time to support Ukraine with weapons. Time to prove that democracy has power," Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said on Telegram. A 59-year-old man was killed during the Russian attacks on residential housing in Odesa, and at least four others were injured, governor Oleg Kiper said. "The enemy massively attacked Odesa with strike drones. There is damage to civilian infrastructure and fires," Kiper wrote on Telegram. "The Russians hit a maternity hospital, an emergency medical ward and residential buildings," he said, adding the maternity hospital had been evacuated in time. "Stay in shelters! The massive attack on the capital continues," Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding in a separate post around 3:00 am (0000 GMT) that "a new batch of UAVs (drones) is flying to the capital". Multiple casualties were reported during the attacks that struck at least seven districts, with cars and buildings on fire. Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners of war Russia and Ukraine swapped prisoners of war under the age of 25, confirmed Russia’s Defence Ministry on Monday, stating the exchange was the result of direct talks held between representatives of Moscow and Kyiv earlier this month in Turkey. “On June 9, in accordance with the agreements reached between Russia and Ukraine on June 2, the first group of Russian servicemen under the age of 25 was brought home from the area controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, a similar number of Ukrainian POWs was transferred,” the ministry said. The talks held on June 2 in Istanbul led to an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv for exchange of at least 1,200 POWs on each side, focusing on the youngest and most severely wounded, and to repatriate thousands of bodies of those killed in the war, which is now in its fourth year. The exchange, the biggest so far, was expected to happen in phases. The Russian Defence Ministry did not say in its statement how many POWs were exchanged on Monday, but confirmed that both sides had swapped the same number of military personnel.

Aside from an agreement to exchange prisoners, progress has stalled and Russia has repeatedly rejected calls for an unconditional ceasefire

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others, including two boys, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Saturday (Nov 9).

Several residential apartment buildings, private houses, commercial buildings and dozens of private cars were damaged in what was the second day in a row of Russian drone attacks on the city, Kiper said.

"At night the enemy again attacked Odesa and the nearby region with attack drones. One person died and 13 were wounded. Among the injured there were two children," he said on the Telegram messaging app.

Prosecutors said the children were boys aged four and 16.

Russia launched 51 drones, focusing its attack on Odesa and the nearby region in the south of Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that Ukrainian air defence units and mobile drone hunter groups shot down 32 Russian drones.

It also said that 18 drones were "lost", most likely meaning they had been thwarted electronically.

Russian drones also triggered a large fire in one of Odesa's districts, public broadcaster Suspilne reported, quoting residents.

Other media outlets in the city posted video footage showing cars and buildings ablaze and thick smoke billowing skyward.

As the war against Russia nears its 1,000-day mark, Moscow's forces have intensified air attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns, sending swarms of drones almost every night.

Ukraine's military said that Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones at civilian and military targets in October.

Moscow says it does not target civilians. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine had verified 11,743 civilian deaths in conflict-related violence from Russia's full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022 to the end of August this year. The Ukrainian government says the toll is likely to be much higher due to difficulties accessing parts of the country.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others, including two boys, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Saturday (Nov 9).

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others, including two boys, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Saturday (Nov 9). Several residential apartment buildings, private houses, commercial buildings and dozens of private cars were damaged in what was the second day in a row of Russian drone attacks on the city, Kiper said. "At night the enemy again attacked Odesa and the nearby region with attack drones. One person died and 13 were wounded. Among the injured there were two children," he said on the Telegram messaging app. Prosecutors said the children were boys aged four and 16. Russia launched 51 drones, focusing its attack on Odesa and the nearby region in the south of Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that Ukrainian air defence units and mobile drone hunter groups shot down 32 Russian drones. It also said that 18 drones were "lost", most likely meaning they had been thwarted electronically. Russian drones also triggered a large fire in one of Odesa's districts, public broadcaster Suspilne reported, quoting residents. Other media outlets in the city posted video footage showing cars and buildings ablaze and thick smoke billowing skyward. As the war against Russia nears its 1,000-day mark, Moscow's forces have intensified air attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns, sending swarms of drones almost every night. Ukraine's military said that Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones at civilian and military targets in October. Moscow says it does not target civilians. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine had verified 11,743 civilian deaths in conflict-related violence from Russia's full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022 to the end of August this year. The Ukrainian government says the toll is likely to be much higher due to difficulties accessing parts of the country. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

One killed, 13 others injured following Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa

Russia has been ramping up its offensive in Ukraine. Ukrainian air forces in the western region of Odesa reported a threat of ballistic missiles. Russian troops launched a missile attack in Odesa's Port structure. Russia also launched multiple offensives over the past 24 hours while Ukraine said that it had fired Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine fires 'storm shadow' missile

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In Ukraine's Odesa, a picturesque estate nicknamed the 'Harry Potter Castle' has been incinerated by a Russian missile attack that also claimed the lives of four people and a dog.&nbsp;

The missile attack on the Southern Ukrainian city also injured 28 others, including a 12-year-old boy, two other children and a pregnant woman, confirmed Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper.

According to Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, the attack was carried out using an Iskander-M ballistic missile equipped with a cluster warhead.

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Turrets of the architectural landmark were still burning at nightfall, and emergency services graded the blaze severe. Ukrainian authorities have labelled this strike a "war crime," reported Euro News.&nbsp;

Denouncing the attack in a video on Telegram, Gennadiy Trukhanov, the mayor of Odesa, said: "Monsters. Beasts. Savages. Scum. I don't know what else to say."

"People are going for a walk by the sea, and they are shooting and killing," he added.

Here's all you need to know about Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle':

<h2>What is the Harry Potter castle in Ukraine?</h2>

Popularly dubbed by locals as "The House of Harry Potter", the picturesque Gothic-style building is actually a mansion said to belong to Ukrainian politician Serhiy Kivalov.

The Kivalov mansion is a mock-châteaux-styled building located beside a harbour area near the Odesa port. As per the UNIAN information agency report from 2015, it had within its shorefront grounds sculpted gardens, a tennis court and a private beach.&nbsp;

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As per the Telegraph, the building is officially reported as former MP Kivalov's residence and also doubles as a private law academy run by him. &nbsp;

Public broadcaster Suspilne in a report said that the academy's president Serhiy Kivalov, a prominent former member of parliament, was among the people injured in the attack.

(With inputs from agencies)

In Ukraine's Odesa, a picturesque estate nicknamed the 'Harry Potter Castle' has been incinerated by a Russian missile attack that also claimed the lives of four people and a dog.

In Ukraine's Odesa, a picturesque estate nicknamed the 'Harry Potter Castle' has been incinerated by a Russian missile attack that also claimed the lives of four people and a dog. The missile attack on the Southern Ukrainian city also injured 28 others, including a 12-year-old boy, two other children and a pregnant woman, confirmed Odesa regional governor Oleh Kiper. According to Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, the attack was carried out using an Iskander-M ballistic missile equipped with a cluster warhead. Also read | Outgunned, 'but not too late': NATO chief says Ukraine can still 'prevail' over Russia Turrets of the architectural landmark were still burning at nightfall, and emergency services graded the blaze severe. Ukrainian authorities have labelled this strike a "war crime," reported Euro News. Denouncing the attack in a video on Telegram, Gennadiy Trukhanov, the mayor of Odesa, said: "Monsters. Beasts. Savages. Scum. I don't know what else to say." "People are going for a walk by the sea, and they are shooting and killing," he added. Here's all you need to know about Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle': What is the Harry Potter castle in Ukraine? Popularly dubbed by locals as "The House of Harry Potter", the picturesque Gothic-style building is actually a mansion said to belong to Ukrainian politician Serhiy Kivalov. The Kivalov mansion is a mock-châteaux-styled building located beside a harbour area near the Odesa port. As per the UNIAN information agency report from 2015, it had within its shorefront grounds sculpted gardens, a tennis court and a private beach. Also read | US, Egypt, Qatar agree to 'exert all efforts' for hostage release, ceasefire deal As per the Telegraph, the building is officially reported as former MP Kivalov's residence and also doubles as a private law academy run by him. Public broadcaster Suspilne in a report said that the academy's president Serhiy Kivalov, a prominent former member of parliament, was among the people injured in the attack. (With inputs from agencies)

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