Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, targeting substations that supply two nuclear power plants and killing seven people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday.


Russia Launched Overnight Attack Hitting Ukraine With 458 Drones, 45 Missiles; Killed 7

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed that Moscow is preparing to resume nuclear tests, following President Vladimir Putin’s directive for a feasibility study.


World on edge: Putin ordered nuke test after Trump's nuke announcement 

Russia launched its largest-ever assault on Ukraine’s power grid, firing 450 drones and 45 missiles in a massive overnight strike. All of Ukraine’s state-run thermal plants have shut down, marking the most devastating energy attack since the war began. President Zelenskyy called it a “flagrant, demonstrative strike” and urged stronger global pressure on Moscow.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's state energy company says that energy generation stands at zero

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes Ukraine with shahed drones, Kalibr & Kinzhal missiles

Russia-Ukraine: In the intense ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian forces have reportedly surrounded Ukrainian troops in key areas, including the strategic city of Pokrovsk. Moscow has called on these troops to surrender, claiming a tightening siege that could lead to a decisive shift in control of contested regions.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says its troops are in multiple parts of Pokrovsk, Kyiv denies claims

Sweden and Ukraine have announced that they have signed a letter of intent to establish a new defence technology hub in Ukraine, aimed at jointly developing advanced battlefield systems as the war with Russia grinds on.


Russia-Ukraine war: Sweden and Ukraine sign deal to develop new weapons technologies 

Russia-U.S.: Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov warned that the US plans to operationalize the new Dark Eagle medium-range missile system armed with hypersonic missiles by the end of the year. These missiles could be deployed in Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, capable of reaching central Russia within six to seven minutes if stationed in Germany. 


Russia's Big Claim: US To Deploy Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missiles Close To Russia

Ukraine could be facing its biggest loss for months, if the key eastern city of Pokrovsk falls to Russian forces. The battle for this strategic point on a big road and rail artery in the Donetsk region has been going on for well over a year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv denies Russian forces have surrounded troops in Pokrovsk

Russia’s latest offensive in eastern Ukraine has intensified around Pokrovsk and Dobropillia.
While Moscow claims to be tightening its grip on Donetsk, Ukraine says its forces are holding ground and launching counterattacks.
President Zelensky admits the situation is “difficult,” as both armies battle for control of the region’s last major cities.
Tune in to #Gravitas at 9 PM IST to find out more. 

Russia’s Deadly Push for Donbas | Moscow Pushes Closer to Ukraine's Pokrovsk 

Ukraine has announced plans to begin mass production of its new “Flamingo” drones by the end of the year — a major step in strengthening its defense and battlefield capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also confirmed that a U.S. delegation will visit Ukraine soon, signaling deeper cooperation between Kyiv and Washington on defense technology and strategic support.

 Ukraine Plans Mass Production Of Flamingo Drones By Year End

Russia has officially launched the Khabarovsk, a cutting-edge nuclear-powered submarine designed to deploy the Poseidon underwater drone, a weapon system dubbed the “doomsday missile” for its potential to devastate coastal infrastructure with massive radioactive waves.


Russia unveils Khabarovsk submarine, set to carry advanced underwater weapons 

Nearly 60,000 people were deprived of power supply after Russia's overnight air attack on Ukraine's frontline region of Zaporizhzhia, while two people were killed in the southern region of Odesa, Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine claims nearly 60,000 deprived of power after Russian strikes

Russia expands undersea nuclear deterrence network; Khabarovsk to join Pacific fleet by 2026

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin unleashes 'Khabarovsk' submarine to carry nuclear tsunami-causing drone

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday its troops had killed all 11 members of that Ukrainian special forces team. Ukraine's top military commander has admitted his soldiers are facing "difficult conditions" defending Pokrovsk - a key eastern front-line town - against massed Russian forces.


Zaporizhzhia, Odesa under attack; nearly 60,000 deprived of power after Russian strikes

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims thwarted Ukraine special forces op in Pokrovsk, 11 dead 

Russia launches its largest ground offensive yet with 170,000 troops storming Pokrovsk. Ukrainian special forces land in the embattled city as both sides fight block by block for control of the Donbas. Ukraine's military says situation in Pokrovsk remains complicated and dynamic.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Pushes Forward In Pokrovsk, Ukraine Fights Back

Russia launches its largest ground offensive yet with 170,000 troops storming Pokrovsk. Ukrainian special forces land in the embattled city as both sides fight block by block for control of the Donbas. Ukraine's military says situation in Pokrovsk remains complicated and dynamic.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia pushes forward in Pokrovsk, Ukraine fights back

The Pentagon has given the White House the green light to provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles after assessing that it would not negatively impact US stockpiles, leaving the final political decision in President Donald Trump’s hands, according to three US and European officials familiar with the matter.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces are attacking Ukraine with new 9M729 missiles

Putin's punishing offensive: Pokrovsk becomes the war's fiercest battlefield

Russia-Ukraine war: All eyes turn to Trump after Pentagon cleared giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles

Russia-Ukraine war: Will US president approve long-range missile to Ukraine? 

In a major escalation, Ukraine has reportedly destroyed a Russian Oreshnik missile system deep inside Russian territory. The precision strike marks one of Kyiv’s most daring operations since the start of the war, signaling Ukraine’s growing long-range capabilities.


Ukraine spy unit: Destroyed Oreshnik missile deep inside Russia

Russia’s new glide bombs, old Soviet stock turned into deadly precision weapons are changing the face of the war. With Ukrainian troops encircled and Kyiv striking back deep inside Russia, the skies over Kupyansk are on fire once again.


Turbojet glide bombs change Russia's strike game

Russia turns dumb bombs into smart killers

Russia is converting old unguided bombs into precision-guided glide missiles, boosting its strike range and intensifying aerial attacks on Ukraine. The move marks a new phase in Moscow’s evolving air warfare strategy.


Russia re-arms: Dumb bombs become glide missiles 

#Gravitas A senior Ukrainian lawmaker has reportedly claimed that Western military aid has dropped by 45% this year, even as Russian forces continue to advance in the east.  

Ukraine Warns of 45% Decline in Military Aid as Russia Pushes Ahead on the Frontlines

Russia-Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of using a "shadow fleet" of oil tankers to launch and control drones targeting European cities amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. 

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Blames Russian Shadow Fleet for Drone Attacks on Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Pokrovsk has become Russia’s primary military target, as intense fighting continues across eastern Ukraine.

Zelensky: Pokrovsk Is Russia’s Main Target | Zelensky Issues Urgent Warning | WION 

After the United States, the European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, directly targeting the country’s oil industry to curb Moscow’s war funding in Ukraine.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced similar measures against Russian oil firms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the EU move as a “major step forward,” calling it crucial in cutting off resources for Russia’s invasion.


EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens: U.S. Turns Up The Heat

After the United States, the European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, directly targeting the country’s oil industry to curb Moscow’s war funding in Ukraine.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced similar measures against Russian oil firms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the EU move as a “major step forward,” calling it crucial in cutting off resources for Russia’s invasion.

EU's Russian Gas Imports Under The Lens | U.S. Turns Up The Heat

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