The Russia-Ukraine war continues to intensify as a Russian drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring several others. The latest attack comes as the United Nations warns that June recorded the highest monthly civilian casualty toll since the early months of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. According to the UN, 265 civilians were killed and 1,816 injured during June alone. Meanwhile, Ukraine says it has expanded attacks on Russian military logistics, including strikes targeting supply routes linked to occupied Crimea.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin vows war will continue despite talks of negotiations

Tensions are rising on multiple fronts. Russia is facing a growing fuel crisis as Ukraine targets supply routes to Crimea. A Russian Shahed drone struck Zaporizhzhia as fighting intensifies. President Zelensky announced plans to ramp up Patriot missile production to strengthen air defenses. Watch this report for more details on the war in Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia fuel crisis deepens as Ukraine steps up drone strikes on Crimea

In a landmark development at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will grant Ukraine a license to domestically manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles. Aimed at bolstering Kyiv's long-term air defense capabilities against ongoing ballistic missile threats, the move allows Ukraine to produce its own "defensive shield" without relying solely on limited U.S. stockpiles.

Trump clears path for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles 

As Russian missile and drone attacks intensify, Ukraine is looking to strengthen its air defence shield with Patriot systems. But can Kyiv overcome the technological, financial and industrial hurdles needed to build or produce Patriots at scale?

Can Ukraine build Patriots fast enough to counter Russian missile strikes?

In a landmark development at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will grant Ukraine a license to domestically manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles. Aimed at bolstering Kyiv's long-term air defense capabilities against ongoing ballistic missile threats, the move allows Ukraine to produce its own "defensive shield" without relying solely on limited U.S. stockpiles.


Trump clears path for Ukraine to manufacture patriot missiles

Russia is jamming Starlink to stop Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes. Ukrainian commanders say Moscow has deployed powerful systems like the "Volna Kupol Garant" to black out 20 sq km of coverage, targeting the drones that hit fuel depots and command posts deep behind the front line. Kyiv is now hunting and destroying the jammers. Here’s how electronic warfare is changing the drone war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow counters drone strikes with jammers 

Russia has intensified its attacks across Ukraine, leaving at least 26 people dead within 48 hours as cities and civilian areas come under heavy bombardment. In response, Ukraine has launched a new phase of its drone campaign, targeting Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers instead of focusing solely on refineries. More than 20 Russian-linked oil tankers were reportedly struck within 72 hours, raising concerns about disruptions to Moscow's oil exports and revenue streams. The strikes could have major implications for the war, global energy markets, and sanctions enforcement.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine to make American Patriot missiles

President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit as the war in Ukraine continues. The meeting comes at a critical moment for Kyiv, with questions around US aid, military support, and future peace talks all in focus.

Trump at NATO summit: 'Got India-Pakistan deal done'

Kyiv endured a third straight night of Russian strikes that killed seven people, with fresh explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv. As the attacks intensified, Zelensky pressed NATO leaders for more air defence systems, warning that civilians are bearing the brunt. Ukraine also stepped up long-range strikes inside Russia, hitting what Zelensky called "every major Russian refinery," including the country's largest. Trump said he spoke with both Zelensky and Putin. With escalation on both sides, the war is entering another dangerous phase.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky begs NATO for air defence after deadly strikes 

Ukraine says it has exhausted Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles, leaving Kyiv vulnerable to ballistic strikes as Russia steps up large-scale attacks that included waves of drones and missiles hitting Kharkiv and Sumy. This video explains how Patriot system works, why PAC-3 shortages raise risk, and why Kyiv is urgently appealing to nearly 40 partners for transfers.  Russia’s latest missile strike on the Ukrainian capital, which left at least 12 people dead and nearly 50 injured, has laid bare a harsh reality: Ukraine has all but exhausted its supply of Patriot interceptors used to defend against ballistic missiles.


The Patriot gap: Why every Russian missile is now more dangerous for Kyiv

Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want the war settled. But on the ground, the story is different. Zelenskyy tells NATO that Kyiv brings "extraordinary defensive capability" — even as reports warn of a critical shortage of Patriot missiles leaving cities exposed. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia exploits interceptor gap to intensify strikes

The war is escalating on both fronts. Ukraine says it has struck deep inside Russia, while Moscow responded with a deadly ballistic attack on Kyiv that killed at least 8 people in Vyshneve. President Zelensky called it "ballistic terror" and said civilians are paying the price. At the same time, Zelensky is set to meet President Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara, where air defense will be top of the agenda. In a blunt admission, the NATO chief said the alliance is facing an interceptor shortage for Ukraine. As missiles fly both ways, the pressure to get more air defense to Kyiv has never been higher.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky and Trump to meet at NATO summit 

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky condemns 'ballistic terror' after Kyiv strike kills 8

Russia launched another wave of attacks in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with reports of heavy strikes causing damage and raising concerns over Kyiv’s air defenses. The latest escalation comes as the conflict continues to impact security across the region.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia unleashes firestorm, Kyiv undefended

Russia launched one of its largest overnight drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, leaving at least 30 people dead and dozens injured. Residential areas, including apartment buildings, suffered severe damage as rescue teams searched through the rubble. Ukraine condemned the strikes as attacks on civilians, while Russia claimed it targeted military-related facilities. Watch the latest developments and eyewitness acco


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says it hit military, energy facilities in Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump, Zelensky to meet at nato summit in Turkey

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia deployed '2,200 attack drones, 1700+ guided aerial bombs' 

Russia has introduced a faster generation of jet powered attack drones, forcing Ukraine to rethink its air defence strategy. After fresh missile and drone strikes, Kyiv has appealed to nearly 40 partner nations for urgent Patriot interceptor missiles. How do these new drones work? Why are they harder to intercept? And could they change the balance of the air war? This report explains the latest escalation in Russia's aerial campaign.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's jet-powered drones outrun Ukraine's defences

Putin unleashes terrifying unstoppable drones, Zelensky urgently pleads NATO for help

Ukraine's capital has endured one of the most devastating attacks of the war, with Russian drones and missiles striking Kyiv in what officials describe as the year's deadliest assault on the city. At least 30 people were reported killed as residential areas and infrastructure suffered heavy damage. President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed retaliation and renewed calls for stronger air defence support from allies. The attack comes amid growing doubts over diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, raising fears of further escalation.


Russia-Ukraine war escalates: No path of negotiation in sight 

The Russia-Ukraine war continues with no clear diplomatic breakthrough, as mediation efforts have largely stalled and prospects for negotiations remain limited. After years of conflict, both sides are facing growing military and economic strain, while signs of war fatigue are becoming increasingly evident across the region.


Russia-Ukraine war: No mediators left, battle fatigue mounts

Ukraine has now reportedly converted a surface vessel into a drone 'mothership.' The concept could reportedly eventually allow similar drone launch systems to operate from land, sea, and even air platforms. 

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine turns vessel into 'Mothership' drone

Ukraine's repeated drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and fuel storage facilities have disrupted fuel production and distribution. As a result, several regions in Russia have experienced fuel shortages, causing supply disruptions and higher fuel prices. The shortages have also affected transportation, agriculture, and other industries that depend on a stable fuel supply. In response, Russia has introduced measures to protect domestic fuel availability and reduce the impact of the disruptions.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin admits Ukrainian strikes have triggered fuel shortage in Russia 

The skies over Ukraine turned black today as Russia unleashed a massive, multi-wave aerial assault. Military analysts describe the attack as a "saturation strike," specifically designed to overwhelm Ukraine’s sophisticated Western-supplied air defense systems by launching hundreds of low-cost drones alongside high-precision cruise and ballistic missiles.  


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian regiment 'beat its own soldiers to death'

At least 8 people were killed and dozens injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv. The strikes came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive attack." Russia's defence ministry later confirmed the assault, calling it retaliation for what it described as Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure. 

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launches 'massive strike' on Kyiv, at least eight killed

In a major escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces have reportedly targeted Russian logistics infrastructure, striking the Dubna Space Communication Centre in the Moscow region. The attack is also said to have hit the Kasta-2E2 radar system, a crucial component of Russia’s air surveillance network.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine strikes deep inside russia, hits key radar & space facility

African involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine could be far higher than previously thought. Kenya's labour minister, Alfred Mutua, on the spot after luring over 400,000 Kenyans for work placements abroad


Concern rises as more African soldiers die in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war 

The United Nations has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine as fighting continues to escalate. The appeal comes amid reports of a Russian guided bomb strike in Kharkiv that killed at least one person and injured dozens more, while critical transport and civilian infrastructure suffered damage. Russia, meanwhile, says it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones. The latest developments highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict and growing international concern over the humanitarian and security consequences of continued hostilities.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Moscow is facing consequences of prolonged war

The thermometer is breaking records across Europe. From Poland and Slovakia to Hungary and Ukraine, temperatures have surged beyond 40 degrees Celsius. It has overwhelmed power networks, fuelling wildfires and forcing governments to take emergency measures. Scientists say this is now Europe's most intense heatwave on record, and a stark reminder of how climate change is reshaping summers across the continent.


Europe Heatwave: Paris Mortuaries Overwhelmed After Record Heatwave

Despite the ongoing threat of Russian attacks, crowds flocked to Odesa's Black Sea beaches to escape a record-breaking European heatwave pushing temperatures past 30°C. Seeking relief from both the intense summer heat and the pressures of the invasion, beachgoers swam and sunbathed under the shadow of war.

Ukraine's Odesa defies war as heatwave sends crowds to the beach

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

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