Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of opening a “Pandora’s box” by targeting Russian economic infrastructure with drone strikes. Putin warned that Moscow would retaliate against Ukraine’s “most sensitive economic sectors” as Kyiv steps up attacks on oil refineries, warehouses and other infrastructure linked to Russia’s war effort.

Russia-Ukraine war: at least 13 killed in Ukraine & Russia following overnight strikes 

Russian drones struck a busy shopping centre in Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 130. The strike reportedly hit the city’s largest shopping complex, sparking a major fire as the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, leaves 16 dead

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes busy shopping centre in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, leaves 16 dead

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, where it is expected to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment amid concerns about poor living conditions and morale.

US replaces record-deployed Lincoln with George Washington

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


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

A deadly Russian missile strike has hit a populated area in Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came after a massive Ukrainian drone barrage targeting Russia, escalating the latest round of strikes between the two sides. The violence underscores the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides expand their aerial attacks.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles strike populated area in Kharkiv

At least 10 people have been killed and 18 injured after Russian missiles struck Pechenigy in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. The attack damaged homes, shops and other buildings as emergency crews battled fires and continued rescue operations.

 Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles kill 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, is facing a sharp pullback in advertising after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on its logistics infrastructure.

Russia-Ukraine war: drone strikes hit Wildberries’ ad business 

Ukraine has carried out another daring deep-drone strike inside Russia, hitting the city of nizhnekamsk in tatarstan, more than 1,000 kilometres from Ukraine’s border. Russian officials say at least 13 people were killed and dozens injured.

The strike comes as Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russia’s oil and military infrastructure. But Kyiv now faces a major danger: Russian retaliation. Moscow continues its heavy missile campaign while Ukraine faces an acute shortage of air-defence interceptors, including patriot missiles capable of tackling ballistic threats.

Deadliest Ukraine attack on Russia | Why Russia unable to stop Ukrainian drones?

Ukraine's expanding drone campaign is now hitting Russia's commercial infrastructure, with repeated strikes targeting warehouses operated by wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce platform.

Wildberries attack: Russian sellers count the costs

Russia is increasingly relying on low-cost precision weapons and mass drone attacks to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses. Moscow has deployed systems such as the S8000 Banderol cruise missile and retrofitted glide bombs alongside large drone swarms, aiming to exhaust Kyiv's limited interception capabilities as the war enters a new phase.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow introduces low cost missile to overwhelm defences

Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia, killing at many people and striking multiple regions overnight. Russian officials said Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in the Samara region, triggering a major fire, while Moscow claimed its air defenses intercepted 635 drones during the assault.

The attack reached nearly 800 kilometers inside Russian territory, highlighting Kyiv's growing long-range strike capability. Authorities continue to assess the damage as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate further.

Russia: Six killed in Ukraine strikes on Black Sea resort

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

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

A Russian ballistic missile strike on the village of Radushne in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region destroyed a family home, killing 10 members of the Voronov family, including parents, seven children, and an 18-month-old grandson. The attack was part of a wider nationwide barrage that also left dozens injured.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian strike in Ukraine's Radushne kills 10, injures over 50

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

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukraine will "sooner or later" lose its western territories to neighboring countries like Poland, Hungary, and Romania. Speaking to military personnel in Saint Petersburg, he framed these regions as historical lands and asserted that Russia was once the sole guarantor of Ukraine's integrity.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's big warning amid Ukraine war escalation

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

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia drops 3-tonne Glide bombs on Ukraine 

Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv burns | CCTV captures moment deadly Russian strike hits Kharkiv 

Ukrainian drones have struck warehouses belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries near St Petersburg, triggering a massive fire. Kyiv claims the facilities were storing components for military drones and supporting Russia's war effort, while the attack marks the third strike on the warehouses in less than a week.

Russia-Ukrain War: Ukraine strikes Putin's missile factory over 1,000 km inside Russia

Russia has launched another wave of heavy airstrikes across Ukraine, targeting residential areas and a hospital in Zaporizhzhia, leaving multiple civilians injured. As the war intensifies, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to jointly produce Patriot missile interceptors with US defense giant Raytheon to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses. The latest attacks have also disrupted Black Sea shipping, pushing global wheat prices higher and raising concerns over international food security. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to urge Western allies to accelerate military assistance as Russian missile and drone attacks intensify.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian air strike damages Zaporizhzhia hospital, 16 injured

The Russia-Ukraine war witnesses another escalation as Kharkiv comes under reported Russian drone attacks, causing fresh concerns over security and the ongoing conflict. The strikes highlight the continued intensity of drone warfare as both sides remain engaged in fierce battles.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's drone war hits Russia's 'Amazon'

Russian attacks intensified overnight as glide bombs struck the Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least three people, according to Ukrainian officials. Separately, Russia's largest online retailer was reportedly hit in a drone strike, underscoring the widening impact of the ongoing conflict on civilian infrastructure and commerce.

Kyiv: Russian glide bombs killed three in Zaporizhzhia

Four Indian nationals were killed and another critically injured after their cargo ship, MV Golden Leo, came under attack while departing Ukraine's Odesa port. India's Ministry of External Affairs said it is monitoring the situation and assisting those affected.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ship attacked near Odesa port in Ukraine, four Indian nationals killed

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