A Russian drone strike on a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near Ukraine’s border with Poland has raised fresh concerns about the widening risks of Moscow’s war. Polish officials have warned that further escalation could affect NATO territory. The train, carrying 206 passengers, was struck near Yahodyn in western Ukraine on Sunday (Sep 13). No casualties were reported, but the service was delayed by more than six hours before continuing towards Warsaw after border checks. Following the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of “deliberately” targeting the train.According to Poland’s interior ministry, a second Russian drone hit just two kilometres from the Polish border at a fuel station in Yahodyn, setting two trucks on fire.“The unmanned aircraft hit a fuel station in the town of Yahodyn, 2 km from the Polish border,” spokeswoman Karolina Galecka said, adding that “as a result of the strike two trucks... caught fire.”The strikes came as US President Donald Trump warned Zelensky to “stop knocking out diesel fuel” refineries in Russia as it was resulting in shortages and “hurting” other countries.<h2>Western officials were nearby</h2>Ukraine’s state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia said senior Western figures were at the station shortly before the strike at the train. According to reports, their train was halted and evacuated. &nbsp;The presence of the former British prime minister and former CIA director adds another layer to an incident already drawing attention because of its proximity to Poland.“Shortly before the locomotive was hit at the Ukrainian-Polish border, a diplomatic train was at Yagodyn station,” the operator said. “There were, among others, security advisers from several EU member states and former European leaders on board, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In another train that was at Yagodyn station at the very moment of the attack was former CIA Director David Petraeus.”Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the strike, calling it a “random and senseless attack” on Ukrainians and civilian railways. He urged Western countries to provide Ukraine with more air defences and use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv, arguing that stronger backing could help end the war sooner.<h2>Poland warns of escalation</h2>Following the attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk chaired an emergency meeting. He warned that Russia’s military campaign could increasingly pose a threat to Poland.“The coming weeks and months will be a period of very intensive actions on the Russian side,” Tusk said, adding that Poland “cannot rule out that this escalation will also affect our territory.”Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, speaking in Kyiv, described the attacks as an escalation and called for increased support for Ukraine.“This is an escalation, this is another great challenge for Ukraine and for the hypothetical future victims of Russian aggression and this means that we should double our efforts to support victims of aggression,” Sikorski said.<h2>Moscow says railway infrastructure targeted</h2>Russia confirmed striking railway infrastructure in western Ukraine but said the facilities were being used to move military supplies from Europe.“Strikes have continued on railway infrastructure in the western regions of Ukraine, which are used to transport military cargo from European countries,” Russia’s defence ministry said.Zelensky, however, said the passenger train was deliberately targeted and accused Moscow of striking civilian and critical infrastructure.“It is precisely to prevent these strikes from spreading further into Europe that Ukrainian men and women fight every day, give their lives, and do not allow the aggression to expand,” Zelensky said.<h2>Peace efforts face another setback</h2>The strikes came days after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv and Moscow as Washington sought to revive negotiations to end the war.The Kremlin said three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the US could potentially take place in October, although there is still no agreed framework. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said there was no “coordinated package” for negotiations yet, while President Vladimir Putin’s government continues to insist that territorial issues must be addressed.

A Russian drone struck a Kyiv-Warsaw train near Poland when Western officials were nearby, while another hit just 2 km from the border. Is NATO facing threat of wider escalation?

A Russian drone strike on a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train near Ukraine’s border with Poland has raised fresh concerns about the widening risks of Moscow’s war. Polish officials have warned that further escalation could affect NATO territory. The train, carrying 206 passengers, was struck near Yahodyn in western Ukraine on Sunday (Sep 13). No casualties were reported, but the service was delayed by more than six hours before continuing towards Warsaw after border checks. Following the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of “deliberately” targeting the train. According to Poland’s interior ministry, a second Russian drone hit just two kilometres from the Polish border at a fuel station in Yahodyn, setting two trucks on fire. “The unmanned aircraft hit a fuel station in the town of Yahodyn, 2 km from the Polish border,” spokeswoman Karolina Galecka said, adding that “as a result of the strike two trucks... caught fire.” The strikes came as US President Donald Trump warned Zelensky to “stop knocking out diesel fuel” refineries in Russia as it was resulting in shortages and “hurting” other countries. Western officials were nearby Ukraine’s state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia said senior Western figures were at the station shortly before the strike at the train. According to reports, their train was halted and evacuated. The presence of the former British prime minister and former CIA director adds another layer to an incident already drawing attention because of its proximity to Poland. “Shortly before the locomotive was hit at the Ukrainian-Polish border, a diplomatic train was at Yagodyn station,” the operator said. “There were, among others, security advisers from several EU member states and former European leaders on board, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In another train that was at Yagodyn station at the very moment of the attack was former CIA Director David Petraeus.” Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the strike, calling it a “random and senseless attack” on Ukrainians and civilian railways. He urged Western countries to provide Ukraine with more air defences and use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv, arguing that stronger backing could help end the war sooner. Poland warns of escalation Following the attack, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk chaired an emergency meeting. He warned that Russia’s military campaign could increasingly pose a threat to Poland. “The coming weeks and months will be a period of very intensive actions on the Russian side,” Tusk said, adding that Poland “cannot rule out that this escalation will also affect our territory.” Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, speaking in Kyiv, described the attacks as an escalation and called for increased support for Ukraine. “This is an escalation, this is another great challenge for Ukraine and for the hypothetical future victims of Russian aggression and this means that we should double our efforts to support victims of aggression,” Sikorski said. Moscow says railway infrastructure targeted Russia confirmed striking railway infrastructure in western Ukraine but said the facilities were being used to move military supplies from Europe. “Strikes have continued on railway infrastructure in the western regions of Ukraine, which are used to transport military cargo from European countries,” Russia’s defence ministry said. Zelensky, however, said the passenger train was deliberately targeted and accused Moscow of striking civilian and critical infrastructure. “It is precisely to prevent these strikes from spreading further into Europe that Ukrainian men and women fight every day, give their lives, and do not allow the aggression to expand,” Zelensky said. Peace efforts face another setback The strikes came days after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv and Moscow as Washington sought to revive negotiations to end the war. The Kremlin said three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the US could potentially take place in October, although there is still no agreed framework. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said there was no “coordinated package” for negotiations yet, while President Vladimir Putin’s government continues to insist that territorial issues must be addressed.

A Russian drone struck a Kyiv-Warsaw train near Poland when Western officials were nearby, while another hit just 2 km from the border. Is NATO facing threat of wider escalation?

NATO under Russian threat? Drone strikes just 2 km from Poland, narrow escape for former UK PM, CIA chief

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday (August 24) either denied or dodged a question on whether Russia hit an American-owned factory in Ukraine. He said that "never-ever" Russia deliberately targeted any sites that are not linked to the military abilities of Ukraine.During an interview with NBC, Lavrov was further questioned about the site, which was attacked by Russia, was an electronic factory and not a military factory, adding that coffee machines were produced there."I understand that some people are really naive, and when they see a coffee machine in the window, they believe that this is the place where coffee machines are produced," he said."Our intelligence has very good information, and we target only, as I said, either military enterprises, military sites, or industrial enterprises directly involved in producing military equipment for the Ukrainian army," Lavrov added.He, while answering the reporter's question, said that if you believe there is American capital in an enterprise which is used to produce weapons to kill Russians, adding, "be it anybody's capital that this gives impunity to those who build weapons to kill us, I don't think so, I don't think this is fair. This is kind of, I would say, imperialistic."When Lavrov was again asked if he was confirming that Russia did in fact target and attack an American-owned company, he replied, "I did not say that I confirmed that incident. I never heard of it.""I haven't heard about the episode, and if you can send me some reference to this incident to which you referred, I would look at it," he said.This comes after Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine, hitting an American factory in Mukachevo, western Ukraine, on early Thursday, the Ukrainian officials said.The attack injured at least 15 people, while one person was killed. The Ukrainian air force reported that 574 drones and 40 missiles were launched, targeting western regions far from the eastern and southern front lines.

When Lavrov was again asked if he was confirming that Russia did in fact target and attack an American-owned company, he replied, "I did not say that I confirmed that incident. I never heard of it."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday (August 24) either denied or dodged a question on whether Russia hit an American-owned factory in Ukraine. He said that "never-ever" Russia deliberately targeted any sites that are not linked to the military abilities of Ukraine. During an interview with NBC, Lavrov was further questioned about the site, which was attacked by Russia, was an electronic factory and not a military factory, adding that coffee machines were produced there. "I understand that some people are really naive, and when they see a coffee machine in the window, they believe that this is the place where coffee machines are produced," he said. "Our intelligence has very good information, and we target only, as I said, either military enterprises, military sites, or industrial enterprises directly involved in producing military equipment for the Ukrainian army," Lavrov added. He, while answering the reporter's question, said that if you believe there is American capital in an enterprise which is used to produce weapons to kill Russians, adding, "be it anybody's capital that this gives impunity to those who build weapons to kill us, I don't think so, I don't think this is fair. This is kind of, I would say, imperialistic." When Lavrov was again asked if he was confirming that Russia did in fact target and attack an American-owned company, he replied, "I did not say that I confirmed that incident. I never heard of it." "I haven't heard about the episode, and if you can send me some reference to this incident to which you referred, I would look at it," he said. This comes after Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine, hitting an American factory in Mukachevo, western Ukraine, on early Thursday, the Ukrainian officials said. The attack injured at least 15 people, while one person was killed. The Ukrainian air force reported that 574 drones and 40 missiles were launched, targeting western regions far from the eastern and southern front lines.

When Lavrov was again asked if he was confirming that Russia did in fact target and attack an American-owned company, he replied, "I did not say that I confirmed that incident. I never heard of it."

Dodging or denying? Russian FM Lavrov talks about Russia hitting American factory in Ukraine - Here's what he said

A Russian strike killed four people in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, city officials said on Saturday, in what the country's foreign minister called a "heinous" attack with ballistic missiles.
At least three more were wounded, while a separate overnight strike on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia wounded 10, the regional governor said.
Kyiv is frequently targeted by Russian drones and missiles but deaths are rare in the capital, which is heavily protected by air defence systems and better able to fend off attacks than elsewhere in the country
"We already have four dead in Shevchenkivsky district," Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said in a Telegram post, referring to a central area of the capital.
"Yet another proof that Putin wants war, not peace," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said in a post on social media.
"He must be forced to accept a just peace through strength -- maximum economic and military pressure," he added.
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The air force said it had downed two Iskander ballistic missiles as well as 24 Russian attack drones overnight.
But it said the downed missiles "fell" on Kyiv's central Shevchenkivsky district, damaging an industrial building, a subway to the metro and residential buildings, and temporarily knocking out local water supplies.
An AFP reporter in Kyiv saw flooding on the street at the site of the attack and the charred remains of a bombed-out McDonald's outlet.
Air defences had been in operation in the capital throughout the night, the city's mayor said in updates posted to social media.
The attack came at a time when Kyiv has upped its aerial attacks on Russian energy and military facilities in recent months.
Kyiv's army has conducted strikes on several Russian oil depots recently, including two major attacks on a facility near a military airfield in Russia's Saratov region that triggered days-long blazes.
In Ukraine, Russian forces also targeted Zaporizhzhia overnight, the latest in a wave of strikes against the southern city.
Regional governor Ivan Fedorov said Russia had "cynically" targeted the centre of the city "while everyone was sleeping".
Ten people were wounded out of whom one was in a serious condition, he said.
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World: In a serious escalation, a Russian missile strike in Kyiv resulted in four deaths. The attack has been criticised by Ukraine's foreign minister, who termed it a heinous act, worsening tensions.

A Russian strike killed four people in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, city officials said on Saturday, in what the country's foreign minister called a "heinous" attack with ballistic missiles. At least three more were wounded, while a separate overnight strike on the southern city of Zaporizhzhia wounded 10, the regional governor said. Kyiv is frequently targeted by Russian drones and missiles but deaths are rare in the capital, which is heavily protected by air defence systems and better able to fend off attacks than elsewhere in the country "We already have four dead in Shevchenkivsky district," Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said in a Telegram post, referring to a central area of the capital. "Yet another proof that Putin wants war, not peace," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said in a post on social media. "He must be forced to accept a just peace through strength -- maximum economic and military pressure," he added. Also read | Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow; What’s in it The air force said it had downed two Iskander ballistic missiles as well as 24 Russian attack drones overnight. But it said the downed missiles "fell" on Kyiv's central Shevchenkivsky district, damaging an industrial building, a subway to the metro and residential buildings, and temporarily knocking out local water supplies. An AFP reporter in Kyiv saw flooding on the street at the site of the attack and the charred remains of a bombed-out McDonald's outlet. Air defences had been in operation in the capital throughout the night, the city's mayor said in updates posted to social media. The attack came at a time when Kyiv has upped its aerial attacks on Russian energy and military facilities in recent months. Kyiv's army has conducted strikes on several Russian oil depots recently, including two major attacks on a facility near a military airfield in Russia's Saratov region that triggered days-long blazes. In Ukraine, Russian forces also targeted Zaporizhzhia overnight, the latest in a wave of strikes against the southern city. Regional governor Ivan Fedorov said Russia had "cynically" targeted the centre of the city "while everyone was sleeping". Ten people were wounded out of whom one was in a serious condition, he said. 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.

Four killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv

Across Europe, security forces are watching closely for a potential escalation in Russia's war - acts of arson and sabotage. This follows a series of suspicious fires and attacks on infrastructure in the Baltics, Germany, and the UK.

After a fire broke out in Ikea in Vilnius in Lithuania recently, Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, suggested it could have been the work of a foreign saboteur.

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European investigators believe Russia may be behind a series of incidents, including an arson attack in East London, a massive fire that destroyed Poland's largest shopping mall, sabotage in Bavaria, Germany, and antisemitic graffiti discovered in Paris.

However there is no evidence that any of these incidents across the continent are coordinated.&nbsp; 
The security services believe they could be part of an attempt by Moscow to destabilise the west, which has backed Ukraine.

In the past, foreign intelligence relied on classic spies and their handlers. However, the rise of social media has created a new landscape. Now, attackers can be easily recruited online, acting as "pay-as-you-go saboteurs" for a few hundred Euros or even cryptocurrency. This makes it much harder to trace connections between them and any central organization.

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These attacks could be the work of Russia &nbsp;and the matter was raised at a summit of foreign and defence ministers in Brussels this week with Dutch, Estonian and Lithuanian security officials all warning of national vulnerabilities.

Last week, Tusk revealed Polish authorities had arrested nine people in connection with acts of sabotage allegedly committed on the orders of Russian services.

The crimes allegedly included “beatings, arson and attempted arson” and the investigators checking whether Russia was involved in the fire in a shopping centre in Warsaw.

Although the Russian embassy described it as as a conspiracy theory.

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On Tuesday (May 28), the Estonian defence minister, Hanno Pevkur, said the country had already been the victim of Russian sabotage.

“They have conducted similar operations in Estonia. They hired 10 people to attack the car of the interior minister and a journalist’s car. This is normal behaviour of Russia,” he said in Brussels while addressing an EU defence summit.

German authorities arrested two individuals with dual German-Russian citizenship in April. They were suspected of planning sabotage attacks, including an explosion and arson at a military base in Bavaria. Prosecutors allege the main suspect communicated directly with Russian intelligence.

(With inputs from agencies)

Across Europe, security forces are watching closely for a potential escalation in Russia's war - acts of arson and sabotage. This follows a series of suspicious fires and attacks on infrastructure in the Baltics, Germany, and the UK.

Across Europe, security forces are watching closely for a potential escalation in Russia's war - acts of arson and sabotage. This follows a series of suspicious fires and attacks on infrastructure in the Baltics, Germany, and the UK. After a fire broke out in Ikea in Vilnius in Lithuania recently, Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, suggested it could have been the work of a foreign saboteur. Also read: Biden authorises Ukraine to conduct limited strikes in Russia with US weapons European investigators believe Russia may be behind a series of incidents, including an arson attack in East London, a massive fire that destroyed Poland's largest shopping mall, sabotage in Bavaria, Germany, and antisemitic graffiti discovered in Paris. However there is no evidence that any of these incidents across the continent are coordinated. The security services believe they could be part of an attempt by Moscow to destabilise the west, which has backed Ukraine. In the past, foreign intelligence relied on classic spies and their handlers. However, the rise of social media has created a new landscape. Now, attackers can be easily recruited online, acting as "pay-as-you-go saboteurs" for a few hundred Euros or even cryptocurrency. This makes it much harder to trace connections between them and any central organization. Also read: OpenAI exposes AI-driven propaganda campaigns by Russia, China, and others These attacks could be the work of Russia and the matter was raised at a summit of foreign and defence ministers in Brussels this week with Dutch, Estonian and Lithuanian security officials all warning of national vulnerabilities. Last week, Tusk revealed Polish authorities had arrested nine people in connection with acts of sabotage allegedly committed on the orders of Russian services. The crimes allegedly included “beatings, arson and attempted arson” and the investigators checking whether Russia was involved in the fire in a shopping centre in Warsaw. Although the Russian embassy described it as as a conspiracy theory. Also read: Minneapolis mass shooting leaves 3 dead, including a police officer On Tuesday (May 28), the Estonian defence minister, Hanno Pevkur, said the country had already been the victim of Russian sabotage. “They have conducted similar operations in Estonia. They hired 10 people to attack the car of the interior minister and a journalist’s car. This is normal behaviour of Russia,” he said in Brussels while addressing an EU defence summit. German authorities arrested two individuals with dual German-Russian citizenship in April. They were suspected of planning sabotage attacks, including an explosion and arson at a military base in Bavaria. Prosecutors allege the main suspect communicated directly with Russian intelligence. (With inputs from agencies)

Arson, fires and attacks across Europe: Is Russia behind them?

Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged scores of residential buildings and cars, the governor of the region bordering Ukraine said on Thursday (May 9).

An 11-year-old girl was injured and taken to the hospital, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod.&nbsp;

He reported on the messaging app Telegram that the attack also damaged around 34 apartments in 19 buildings and about 30 vehicles in the city.

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Russia's air defence systems destroyed 15 rockets launched from the RM-70 Vampir system, and one drone over the region, stated Russia's defence ministry.

Three drones were also downed over Russia's Kursk region and two over the Bryansk region, the ministry said in a statement. All regions border Ukraine.

However, there was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Kyiv has often said that destroying military, energy and transport infrastructure inside Russia undermines Moscow's overall war efforts.

Russia's attacks on Ukrainian power plants

A day earlier, Russia launched more than 70 missiles and drones on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The overnight Russian attacks&nbsp;caused a deficit in the grid system. Hydropower and thermal power plants were damaged in the attack. Ukraine warned of possible power shutdowns across the country, Ukraine's grid operator Ukrenergo said on Wednesday.

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The state power operator Ukrenergo also said it was limiting supplies across the country. It said in a statement, "Ukrenergo's dispatch centre is forced to limit power supply to industry and business from 18:00 to 23:00. The scope of the restrictions will be distributed evenly among all regions."

Russia claims to have taken control of two more frontline villages

Meanwhile, Moscow claimed to have taken control of two more frontline villages. Russian forces have increased attacks on land and from the skies with Ukrainian troops struggling more than two years into the war.&nbsp;

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In the latest development, officials said that a Russian air attack hit a school stadium in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv on Wednesday. The strike injured at least four children and three adults.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's attack "deliberate, calculated and sneaky."

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged scores of residential buildings and cars, the governor of the region bordering Ukraine said on Thursday (May 9).

Ukrainian air attack on Russia's Belgorod region injured eight people and damaged scores of residential buildings and cars, the governor of the region bordering Ukraine said on Thursday (May 9). An 11-year-old girl was injured and taken to the hospital, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod. He reported on the messaging app Telegram that the attack also damaged around 34 apartments in 19 buildings and about 30 vehicles in the city. Also read: UK to expel Russian defence attache who it claims is ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’ Russia's air defence systems destroyed 15 rockets launched from the RM-70 Vampir system, and one drone over the region, stated Russia's defence ministry. Three drones were also downed over Russia's Kursk region and two over the Bryansk region, the ministry said in a statement. All regions border Ukraine. However, there was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Kyiv has often said that destroying military, energy and transport infrastructure inside Russia undermines Moscow's overall war efforts. Russia's attacks on Ukrainian power plants A day earlier, Russia launched more than 70 missiles and drones on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The overnight Russian attacks caused a deficit in the grid system. Hydropower and thermal power plants were damaged in the attack. Ukraine warned of possible power shutdowns across the country, Ukraine's grid operator Ukrenergo said on Wednesday. Also read: Berlin senator struck on head amid concerns over rise in violence against German politicians The state power operator Ukrenergo also said it was limiting supplies across the country. It said in a statement, "Ukrenergo's dispatch centre is forced to limit power supply to industry and business from 18:00 to 23:00. The scope of the restrictions will be distributed evenly among all regions." Russia claims to have taken control of two more frontline villages Meanwhile, Moscow claimed to have taken control of two more frontline villages. Russian forces have increased attacks on land and from the skies with Ukrainian troops struggling more than two years into the war. Also read: ‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants limits supplies across nation In the latest development, officials said that a Russian air attack hit a school stadium in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv on Wednesday. The strike injured at least four children and three adults. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's attack "deliberate, calculated and sneaky." Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Eight injured in Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Belgorod, says governor

Russia intercepted 68 Ukrainian drones overnight from Friday to Saturday in its southern Krasnodar region and over annexed Crimea, the defence ministry announced on Saturday (Apr 27).

The defense ministry reported that 66 drones were shot down over Krasnodar, while the remaining two were intercepted over the Crimean peninsula, which Moscow annexed in 2014.

"They tried to attack oil refineries and infrastructure. According to the information there, there are no injuries or serious damage," Krasnodar regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev said on Telegram.

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Meanwhile, Russia launched a massive attack on energy infrastructure in Ukraine overnight on Saturday. Moscow fired around 34 missiles, of which 21 were shot down, Ukraine's armed forces said.

"Russian armed forces staged another massive missile attack on Ukraine," the army said in its regular morning update.

An 82-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were wounded, Oleksandr Vilkul, president of the defence council of the central city of Kryvyi Rih, said on Telegram.

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"The enemy used various types of missiles, including ballistic missiles, and Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions were hit," the army said.

"Some of the missiles were destroyed by Ukrainian air defence. Several people were wounded, no deaths reported so far."

Earlier in the day, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine. Austin said that this is the largest aid package to date, which will allow the US to buy weapons for the Ukrainian military, including Patriot missiles.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia intercepted 68 Ukrainian drones overnight from Friday to Saturday in its southern Krasnodar region and over annexed Crimea, the defence ministry announced on Saturday (Apr 27).

Russia intercepted 68 Ukrainian drones overnight from Friday to Saturday in its southern Krasnodar region and over annexed Crimea, the defence ministry announced on Saturday (Apr 27). The defense ministry reported that 66 drones were shot down over Krasnodar, while the remaining two were intercepted over the Crimean peninsula, which Moscow annexed in 2014. "They tried to attack oil refineries and infrastructure. According to the information there, there are no injuries or serious damage," Krasnodar regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev said on Telegram. Also read: US announces 'largest to date' military aid package for Ukraine Meanwhile, Russia launched a massive attack on energy infrastructure in Ukraine overnight on Saturday. Moscow fired around 34 missiles, of which 21 were shot down, Ukraine's armed forces said. "Russian armed forces staged another massive missile attack on Ukraine," the army said in its regular morning update. An 82-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were wounded, Oleksandr Vilkul, president of the defence council of the central city of Kryvyi Rih, said on Telegram. Also read: US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine "The enemy used various types of missiles, including ballistic missiles, and Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions were hit," the army said. "Some of the missiles were destroyed by Ukrainian air defence. Several people were wounded, no deaths reported so far." Earlier in the day, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine. Austin said that this is the largest aid package to date, which will allow the US to buy weapons for the Ukrainian military, including Patriot missiles. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian air defences shot down 68 Ukrainian drones, says defence ministry

NATO countries on the Baltic Sea as well as other nations from the United States-led military alliance will participate in a major naval drill involving some 30 ships and over 3,000 service members for the first time to practise how to respond to a Russian attack in the region, said the German navy chief on Friday (September 1).&nbsp;

<h2>About the upcoming navy drills</h2>

The upcoming drills will begin on September 9 and involve troops from all NATO countries on the Baltic Sea, plus soon-to-be member Sweden and non-Baltic allies which include the US, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium and France.&nbsp;

During the two-week Northern Coasts exercise, the countries will practise amphibious operations and strikes from sea to land, reported Reuters. “We are sending a clear message of vigilance to Russia: Not on our watch,” Vice-Admiral Jan Christian Kaack told reporters in Berlin.&nbsp;

He added, “Credible deterrence must include the ability to attack.” The exercise will also focus on securing the sea routes through the Baltic Sea and will take place off the coasts of Latvia and Estonia.&nbsp;

“Finland and the Baltic states depend to almost 100% on the maritime supply routes through the Baltic Sea,” Kaack noted. He added, “Should the Suwalki Gap be blocked - and this can be done easily as there are only two roads and one railroad line - then we are left with the sea routes only, and that’s where we will then have to make our way through.”

The Suwalki Gap is a 65-kilometre narrow land corridor and the only connection between the Baltic states to Poland and NATO’s main territory in Europe.&nbsp;

Kaack also noted that the upcoming exercise will be the first exercise of this size that the German navy, which is also the biggest navy on the Baltic Sea, will command from its new maritime headquarters in Rostock.&nbsp;

The maritime base recently reached operational readiness and aims to act as a regional maritime headquarters for NATO capable of leading the alliance’s operations in the Baltic Sea in case of a conflict, said the German official.&nbsp;

<h2>Ships leave Ukrainian port Black Sea port under temporary corridor: Kyiv</h2>

Ukrainian deputy prime minister, on Friday (September 1) said that two cargo vessels have left a port near Odesa through the Black Sea temporary corridor for civilian vessels months after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-russia-formally-backs-out-of-black-sea-grain-deal-what-happens-now-616637">Russia formally backed out</a> of the deal which allowed a safe-passage for ships carrying grain.&nbsp;

Oleksandr Kubrakov said Liberia-flagged Anna-Theresa and Marshall Islands-flagged Ocean Courtesy bulk carriers had left the port of Pivdennyi from the “humanitarian corridor” hugging the western Black Sea coast near Romania and Bulgaria.

The Anna-Theresa, according to the Ukrainian official, had been stuck in the Ukrainian port since February 22, 2022, and the Ocean Courtesy from February 16 of the same year.&nbsp;

The Anna-Theresa and Ocean Courtesy were carrying 56,000 metric tons of pig iron and 172,000 tons of iron ore concentrate, respectively, said Kubrakov, on social media.&nbsp;

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NATO countries on the Baltic Sea as well as other nations from the United States-led military alliance will participate in a major naval drill involving some 30 ships and over 3,000 service members for the first time to practise how to respond to a Russian attack in the region, said the German navy chief on Friday (September 1).

NATO countries on the Baltic Sea as well as other nations from the United States-led military alliance will participate in a major naval drill involving some 30 ships and over 3,000 service members for the first time to practise how to respond to a Russian attack in the region, said the German navy chief on Friday (September 1). About the upcoming navy drills The upcoming drills will begin on September 9 and involve troops from all NATO countries on the Baltic Sea, plus soon-to-be member Sweden and non-Baltic allies which include the US, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. During the two-week Northern Coasts exercise, the countries will practise amphibious operations and strikes from sea to land, reported Reuters. “We are sending a clear message of vigilance to Russia: Not on our watch,” Vice-Admiral Jan Christian Kaack told reporters in Berlin. He added, “Credible deterrence must include the ability to attack.” The exercise will also focus on securing the sea routes through the Baltic Sea and will take place off the coasts of Latvia and Estonia. “Finland and the Baltic states depend to almost 100% on the maritime supply routes through the Baltic Sea,” Kaack noted. He added, “Should the Suwalki Gap be blocked - and this can be done easily as there are only two roads and one railroad line - then we are left with the sea routes only, and that’s where we will then have to make our way through.” The Suwalki Gap is a 65-kilometre narrow land corridor and the only connection between the Baltic states to Poland and NATO’s main territory in Europe. Kaack also noted that the upcoming exercise will be the first exercise of this size that the German navy, which is also the biggest navy on the Baltic Sea, will command from its new maritime headquarters in Rostock. The maritime base recently reached operational readiness and aims to act as a regional maritime headquarters for NATO capable of leading the alliance’s operations in the Baltic Sea in case of a conflict, said the German official. Ships leave Ukrainian port Black Sea port under temporary corridor: Kyiv Ukrainian deputy prime minister, on Friday (September 1) said that two cargo vessels have left a port near Odesa through the Black Sea temporary corridor for civilian vessels months after Russia formally backed out of the deal which allowed a safe-passage for ships carrying grain. Oleksandr Kubrakov said Liberia-flagged Anna-Theresa and Marshall Islands-flagged Ocean Courtesy bulk carriers had left the port of Pivdennyi from the “humanitarian corridor” hugging the western Black Sea coast near Romania and Bulgaria. The Anna-Theresa, according to the Ukrainian official, had been stuck in the Ukrainian port since February 22, 2022, and the Ocean Courtesy from February 16 of the same year. The Anna-Theresa and Ocean Courtesy were carrying 56,000 metric tons of pig iron and 172,000 tons of iron ore concentrate, respectively, said Kubrakov, on social media. (With inputs from agencies) 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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Kyiv's Odesa faced new challenges, as Russia claimed to have taken over many regions around Bakhmut in Ukraine. According to reports, a fire that broke out in Odesa, left around 500,000 people in the dark . However, power has been restored into critical structure in the port city of Odesa, also known as the pearl of the Black Sea.

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"Why, why, why?" wailed a distressed young Ukrainian mother as she slumped in her boyfriend's arms.

After medics failed to save her toddler, who had been injured in the head by shrapnel.

Kirill Yatsko, an 18-month-old boy, was killed when his home in Mariupol was shelled during the Russian invasion.

His mother, Marina, and boyfriend, Fedor, are shown in video footage hurrying into a hospital with the unconscious toddler.

As Kirill's heart appears to have stopped and a defibrillator is used, doctors place an oxygen mask over his face and massage his chest. 
 
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But he can't be rescued, and a doctor sits on his haunches at the far end of the room, staring down at the floor, trying to make sense of what he's just seen.

The Russian military is sieging Mariupol, Ukraine's most important city, in order to tighten their hold on the country.

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Despite Russia's own agreement to stop fire, Ukrainian officials accused Russia of shelling the city and civilian passages out of it on Saturday.

According to Western diplomats, Russian tactics have shifted to include increased attacks on people and residential areas.&nbsp;

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"Why, why, why?" wailed a distressed young Ukrainian mother as she slumped in her boyfriend's arms. After medics failed to save her toddler, who had been injured in the head by shrapnel.

"Why, why, why?" wailed a distressed young Ukrainian mother as she slumped in her boyfriend's arms. After medics failed to save her toddler, who had been injured in the head by shrapnel. Kirill Yatsko, an 18-month-old boy, was killed when his home in Mariupol was shelled during the Russian invasion. His mother, Marina, and boyfriend, Fedor, are shown in video footage hurrying into a hospital with the unconscious toddler. As Kirill's heart appears to have stopped and a defibrillator is used, doctors place an oxygen mask over his face and massage his chest. Watch | Gravitas Plus | Ukraine War: Are we heading towards World War III? But he can't be rescued, and a doctor sits on his haunches at the far end of the room, staring down at the floor, trying to make sense of what he's just seen. The Russian military is sieging Mariupol, Ukraine's most important city, in order to tighten their hold on the country. Also read | Elon Musk says will not block Russian news on Starlink 'unless at gunpoint' Despite Russia's own agreement to stop fire, Ukrainian officials accused Russia of shelling the city and civilian passages out of it on Saturday. According to Western diplomats, Russian tactics have shifted to include increased attacks on people and residential areas. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine crisis: Young mother faints after 18-month-old toddler killed in Russian attack

Russian Airstrikes killed at least 12 civilians in the last major opposition bastion in northwestern Syria. In the early morning, raids hit a populous village in Aleppo province where battles between Russia-backed regime forces and their opponents have raged for weeks.

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