Russia has ruled out an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saying a halt in fighting is not currently possible. Moscow has also scrapped a proposal to stop attacks in the Black Sea and sent a series of questions to the US State Department. The latest developments cast fresh doubt on efforts to revive peace talks and ease the war.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia scraps proposal for halting attacks in the Black sea 

Russia's Black Sea grain trade has taken a major hit after Ukraine launched one of its most extensive drone and missile attacks yet on the port city of Novorossiysk. Three major grain terminals were damaged, with loading galleries and silos destroyed, effectively halting shipments from a hub that handles a huge share of Russia's wheat exports.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's massive strike halts grain exports at Russia's key Novorossiysk port 

At least five people were killed and 20 others injured following a devastating combined Russian missile and guided aerial bomb attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. Regional authorities confirmed that the heavy bombardment targeted industrial, residential, and infrastructure facilities, triggering massive fires and severe power disruptions.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks

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.

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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

Ukraine has launched another long-range drone strike deep inside Russian territory, hitting a major Wildberries warehouse more than 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The attack is part of Kyiv's growing campaign targeting Russia's logistics infrastructure. According to reports, nearly 20 Wildberries facilities have been struck since mid-July.

Ukraine says the strikes are aimed at increasing the cost of Russia's war effort, while Moscow accuses Kyiv of targeting civilian infrastructure. At the same time, Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian warehouses, Black Sea ports, and critical export infrastructure, raising concerns over global food supplies and escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia | Major Wildberries Warehouse Hit 2,000 KM From Border

The United States is reportedly continuing discussions on allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, despite President Donald Trump expressing reservations about transferring such advanced defense technology.

According to Reuters, U.S. officials, defense manufacturers, and Ukrainian representatives are exploring several options, including producing selected Patriot missile components for final assembly in Germany, integrating Ukraine into existing European production programs, or manufacturing a lower-cost PAC-3 interceptor variant.

Trump has emphasized the need to protect sensitive U.S. defense technology, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to call for more air defense systems as Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks.

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Iran was prepared to launch strikes on three locations in Ukraine after an alleged attack on an Iranian vessel in the Volga River, according to Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader. Rezaei claimed Tehran reconsidered its response after Ukraine reportedly described the incident as a mistake. The revelation sheds light on a previously undisclosed escalation that could have widened regional tensions.


Iran nearly struck Ukraine? Khamenei aide says Tehran prepared attacks before Kyiv apology 

Iran has demanded "practical action" from Ukraine following an alleged attack on July 25, calling for accountability and concrete steps from Kyiv. The development comes amid rising tensions between Iran and Ukraine, with diplomatic relations facing challenges over security concerns and accusations linked to regional conflicts. 

Iran demands 'practical action' from Ukraine over July 25 attack

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

GPS is one of the most important technologies on the modern battlefield. But what happens when those signals are disrupted?

According to U.S. Space Force officials, Russian forces have been using electronic warfare systems to jam GPS signals in and around Ukraine, potentially affecting navigation, mapping and military operations.

How does GPS jamming work? Can it impact civilian systems? And why has electronic warfare become such a critical part of modern conflict?

Russia jamming GPS in Ukraine? How electronic warfare is changing the battlefield

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson report fatalities

Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia, killing at least eight 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.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, military developments, and global geopolitical news.

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Assault on Russia, Kills Eight and Strikes Wildberries Warehouse

US President Donald Trump has said Washington has not agreed to grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot missile systems, reversing an earlier pledge made to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit and raising fresh questions over future US military support

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump backtracks on Patriot missile licence for Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile during its latest wave of attacks on Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones in an overnight barrage that struck multiple locations, including central Ukraine, where several civilians, including children, were killed.

Zelenskyy called for increased military support from Western allies, urging the United States and Europe to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses. Meanwhile, Poland has accused Russia of violating its airspace after a missile explosion near the Ukrainian border. Polish authorities say evidence points to a Russian KH-101 cruise missile, while NATO has pledged to take all necessary measures to defend alliance territory.

Zelenskyy: Russia Used North Korean Ballistic Missile | Poland Blames Russian KH-101 Strike

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

A Russian missile has reportedly crashed in Poland, leaving behind a massive impact crater captured in newly released images from the site. The incident has heightened tensions as investigations continue into the missile's origin and the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Visuals from the scene show extensive damage and a large crater, highlighting the force of the impact. Polish authorities have secured the area while military and security officials continue their assessment.

Poland: Images from the Site Show the Huge Impact Crater

Simultaneous military involvements and ongoing support lines in Ukraine and Iran have placed unprecedented strain on U.S. weapons stockpiles. With the rapid consumption of advanced precision-guided munitions, Patriot air defense systems, and critical interceptors far outstripping current manufacturing capacity, the Pentagon is facing critical questions over long-term military readiness and supply chain recovery.

Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons stockpiles

The Russia-Ukraine war has intensified as Russian forces launch a major ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. The latest strikes have raised concerns over civilian safety, infrastructure damage and further escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv stations turn into bomb shelters

Ukraine's Acting Defence Minister has outlined Kyiv's evolving military strategy against Russia, stressing that Ukraine cannot match Russia "punch for punch" and must instead rely on asymmetric warfare. In an interview, he said Ukraine's deep strikes are designed to impose greater costs on Russia than they cost Ukraine to execute. He also emphasized the importance of logistics, battlefield resource management, and expanding domestic defence production, including Patriot interceptor missiles.

The acting minister further expressed confidence that relations between Kyiv and Washington will develop into a long-term strategic partnership, with Ukraine contributing valuable experience from modern warfare. His remarks come amid leadership changes within Ukraine's defence establishment following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's cabinet reshuffle.

Ukraine's Acting Defence Minister Reveals New Asymmetric War Strategy Against Russia

Thirteen Indian seafarers are among a 15-member crew trapped aboard the cargo vessel MV Amir 1 at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port, facing a dire and life-threatening situation amid intense regional conflict. The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) issued an urgent distress appeal, reporting that repeated drone and ballistic missile strikes in the immediate vicinity of the port have left the crew living under constant fear of a direct hit.


13 Indian crew members trapped at Chornomorsk port in Ukraine

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

Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation, following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday.

The incident marked the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

"Iran's threats are unjustified and groundless," Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha posted on X this afternoon.

Iran claims Ukraine led Caspian Sea attack on Israel's behest

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday declared that Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship on the Caspian Sea should be treated as an attack on Iran itself. He described Ukraine’s actions as aggressive, and accused Kyiv of expanding the geographic reach of its “terrorist attacks”. He further added that threats from Ukraine “must be neutralised and definitively destroyed”.“Ukraine is attacking various countries. Previously, Ukraine attacked Germany by blowing up a facility of critically important energy infrastructure. Now it has attacked Iran, striking an Iranian vessel,” &nbsp;said Peskov in a statement on Tuesday. &nbsp;He said that Iran is a sovereign country and capable of protecting its interests.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pickaxe-mountain-iran-nuclear-facility-threat-1785249500776">Trump again threatens to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain if talks fail</a>Peskov was referring to the Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on July 25 on the shipping assets in the Caspian Sea port of Olya, located in Russia's Astrakhan region. The strike targeted an Iranian commercial vessel, resulting in the death of a crew member and injuring others. He was also referring to a Ukrainian attack on the facilities and terminals of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, suggesting that Kazakhstan was a joint owner of the consortium.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, claimed that Kyiv was not seeking to open a new front, and suggested that Iran had already attacked Kyiv by supplying Russia with attack drones."Iran, from the first year of the war, gave new technology to Russia. It was Shahed drones; they gave thousands of these drones. Did they attack us? I think yes," said Zelensky.

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Iran had previously threatened that an attack on Iran would not go unpunished. In a social media post on the platform X, Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, said that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not leave debts unpaid. Iran had termed the incident an “act of aggression” and a violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter. Iran's Foreign Ministry also suggested that the attack could lead to the expansion of Russian military operations against Ukraine.Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a social media post on the platform X that he held a conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi where he reiterated that Ukraine’s actions are aimed solely at defending our country from Russian aggression and never intended to target civilian vessels or people.

The Kremlin said Ukraine's drone strike on an Iranian vessel in Russia's Caspian Sea region should be treated as an attack on Iran, escalating tensions.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday declared that Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship on the Caspian Sea should be treated as an attack on Iran itself. He described Ukraine’s actions as aggressive, and accused Kyiv of expanding the geographic reach of its “terrorist attacks”. He further added that threats from Ukraine “must be neutralised and definitively destroyed”. “Ukraine is attacking various countries. Previously, Ukraine attacked Germany by blowing up a facility of critically important energy infrastructure. Now it has attacked Iran, striking an Iranian vessel,” said Peskov in a statement on Tuesday. He said that Iran is a sovereign country and capable of protecting its interests. Also Read: Trump again threatens to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain if talks fail Peskov was referring to the Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on July 25 on the shipping assets in the Caspian Sea port of Olya, located in Russia's Astrakhan region. The strike targeted an Iranian commercial vessel, resulting in the death of a crew member and injuring others. He was also referring to a Ukrainian attack on the facilities and terminals of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, suggesting that Kazakhstan was a joint owner of the consortium. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, claimed that Kyiv was not seeking to open a new front, and suggested that Iran had already attacked Kyiv by supplying Russia with attack drones. "Iran, from the first year of the war, gave new technology to Russia. It was Shahed drones; they gave thousands of these drones. Did they attack us? I think yes," said Zelensky.

The Kremlin said Ukraine's drone strike on an Iranian vessel in Russia's Caspian Sea region should be treated as an attack on Iran, escalating tensions.

Russia says Ukrainian attack on Iranian ship should be treated as attack on Iran

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.  

Kyiv under fire: Deadly drones hit Russia 

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

India has summoned Ukraine's Ambassador to the Ministry of External Affairs following the attack on the commercial vessel Mv Omorfi, which claimed the life of an Indian national. The MEA strongly condemned the targeting of commercial shipping, stressing that attacks endangering civilian seafarers are unacceptable and pose a serious threat to maritime safety, freedom of navigation and global trade.


India summons Ukraine envoy over Indian seafarer's death

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to claim lives as at least two people were killed in Russia's Rostov-on-Don following an attack that authorities say caused significant damage. The latest incident comes amid ongoing cross-border strikes, drone attacks, and escalating military operations between Moscow and Kyiv.

As the conflict enters another intense phase, both sides continue to exchange attacks, raising concerns over regional security and the prospects for peace.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missile

Global tensions remain high as Iran says it has halted retaliatory attacks after the United States paused its airstrikes for two consecutive nights, raising hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough. At the same time, Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they have downed a Saudi drone and intensified attacks on Saudi targets, keeping pressure on regional security.

Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war continues to widen, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Moscow of providing satellite intelligence to Iran for attacks on U.S. military bases and Gulf facilities. Romania has summoned Russia's ambassador after another drone incident near its border with Ukraine, while India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens to carefully evaluate security risks before accepting jobs on commercial vessels operating in or passing through the Black Sea.

Elsewhere, rescue teams continue searching for missing crew members after a Vietnamese vessel carrying 62 people sank in the South China Sea. In Europe, Spain is battling rapidly spreading wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, forcing emergency firefighting operations. Iraq has also approved a memorandum with Syria to build a new oil pipeline linking Iraqi oil fields to Mediterranean export terminals, aiming to diversify export routes and reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.

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