Summary: A drone attack in the Sumi district near Kiev, carried out by Russia n forces, resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries, targeting a school. Ukrainian counterattacks have targeted Moscow , causing a significant explosion, while Russia claims attacks on its territory as well. Ukraine successfully destroyed a key Russia n missile system in Crimea , signaling a strategic victory. President Zelensky 's offensive strategy involves attacks on Russia n soil, increasing pressure on President Putin . Leadership changes in the Russia n Air For...

Summary: UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak suggests intelligence indicates Yevgeny Prigozhin 's likely presence on the plane. Collaborative efforts with allied intelligence agencies are underway to uncover further details. Prigozhin , a Russia n businessman tied to the Kremlin , has faced allegations of covert operations. Sunak calls for an end to Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine and expresses solidarity with Ukraine 's stance. ...

Summary: President Zelensky urges Sweden to provide fighter jets following a deadly missile attack on a theatre in Chernehaev . The attack resulted in several casualties , including a young girl and numerous injuries, with President Zelensky condemning the act of brutality. Zelensky aims to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities with modern aircraft and seeks support from Sweden . The theatre attack is considered an act of terror , with efforts underway to provide assistance to the victims and restore affected buildings. The situation high...

Summary: Missile strikes in Chernihiv during an Orthodox holiday resulted in casualties and chaos. Ukraine 's president condemned the act and called for international support. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, with implications for both nations. Drone attacks on Moscow challenge Putin 's perceived invincibility. The ongoing war in Ukraine presents challenges for both Ukrainian and Russia n forces. ...

Summary: Five individuals, including a couple, have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of espionage. The couple is accused of possessing false passports and ID cards from various European countries. Former MI6 officer praises the police operation, highlighting its potential deterrence effect. Russia's history of espionage activities in the UK raises concerns about state-sponsored threats. Previous cases of Russian involvement include the Salisbury poisoning and the Litvinenko assassination. ...

Summary: Ukraine's use of maritime drones has forced Russia to relocate key naval assets and rethink naval operations in the Black Sea . Maritime drones armed with explosives have successfully targeted Russian ships and infrastructure, showcasing Ukraine's strategic capabilities. The psychological impact of maritime drone attacks is significant, challenging Russian naval dominance and instigating a shift in narrative. Ukraine's utilization of maritime drone technology underscores the importance of innovation and precision violence in modern warfare. ...

Summary: Ukrainian President Zelensky justifies war returning to Russian territory after drone attack on Moscow . The recent attack damaged an office block in Moscow , the fourth attempt on the capital region this month. One person injured in the attack; another drone crashed near Tuganruk , a Russian city on the sea of Asov. Ukraine previously avoided claiming responsibility for attacks in Russia, but President Zelensky 's recent remarks indicate a shift. Following a dr...

Summary: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits troops near the frontline as part of the summer offensive . Russian trenches near the city of Bakhmut targeted in the offensive. The enemy fiercely defends every centimeter of territory. President Zelenskyy awards gallantry medals to special forces engaged in the war. Russia intensifies missile strikes , hitting civilian areas as well. Accusations of war crimes do not deter Putin from hosting African leaders . African countries offered weapons and military training by Russia. Coup in Niger presents opportunities for Russia to extend influence. Vardner mercenary leader seeks f...

Summary: The Africa-Russia summit, usually attended by 43 to 44 countries, saw a significant decline in participation, with only 17 countries present. Russia's withdrawal from a grain deal adversely affected African countries, prompting discussions at the summit about food supply challenges. Putin 's offer of 50,000 tons of free grain to affected countries is minimal compared to the 30 million tons of grain previously supplied by Ukraine . Yevgeny Prigosin 's presence at the conference indicates continued patronage from Putin , despite controversial actions by his mercenary groups. ...

Summary: The eighth week of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian defenses is underway, with progress hampered by challenging obstacles like extensive trench systems and minefields. Ukraine strategically uses Western weapons to target Russian rear areas and ammunition dumps, attempting to break through the dense minefields obstructing their advance. The conflict's dynamics may shift as Ukraine's 9th Corps awaits reinforcement from the more seasoned fighters of the 10th Corps. The outcome of the battle for the city of Bakhmut could have broader implications for the conflict's trajectory and resource allocation f...

Summary: Odessa , a historic city in Ukraine , faces destruction as Russia n forces relentlessly bombard its Black Sea ports. The targeting of the Transfiguration Cathedral , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sparks accusations of war crimes . Putin's attacks on Odessa aim to disrupt global food security and sow chaos worldwide. The destruction of cultural landmarks reflects a destructive mentality rather than an approach focused on development and progress. The conflict in Odessa serves as a reminder of the far-reaching consequences of war on millions of lives and global stability. ...

Summary: Russian air strikes target grain facilities in Ukraine's port cities, disrupting the grain trade. Ukraine's significant role as a grain supplier to African nations makes the attacks impactful on vulnerable communities. The motives behind Russia's aggressive actions remain unclear, but it could be an attempt to force the international community's hand in resolving the conflict. Russian air strikes have intensified as they target key grain supplies in Ukr...

Cluster Bombs | What You Need to Know About Ukraine's Controversial New Weapon Summary: Cluster munitions are bombs that open in the air, releasing smaller bomblets across a wider area, targeting multiple objectives simultaneously. More than 120 countries have banned the use of cluster munitions due to the risks posed to civilians from unexploded bomblets. The United States has been providing cluster bombs to Ukraine to support its ground troops in countering heavily fortified Russian positions. The Convention on Cluster Munitions, an international treaty, prohibits the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster bombs. The use of c...

Ukraine War: Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not attack Russia It was a highly anticipated visit and Berlin pulled out all the stops. Warmly welcoming, arguably the world's most in-demand president for the first time since Russia invaded his country. There were no signs of the tension which have at times fizzled between Germany and Ukraine over the last year. A man on a mission to get more weapons. Zelensky could hardly complain about almost 3 billion euros of new military aid and a promise of more to come. We are also very clear on our message to Ukraine, but at least also to the Russian aggressor. We will support Ukraine as long as it is necessary. That is to say, we hope that the war will end quickly. Also because military support, support with weapons, will enable Ukraine to defend its country. An ally which previously angered Kiev with its hesitancy to send arms, Germany is now...

Ukraine War: What are the two likely strategic aims for Ukraine? The next few days and weeks in Ukraine are likely to be a picture of confusion with different messaging about who's advancing where. Now, there are two likely strategic aims for Ukraine. Firstly, to reclaim the Donbas. The Russians said that that's what they wanted to take, so obviously the Ukrainians will want to throw the Russians out of the Donbas if they can. But the second aim is really to break the land bridge, this bridge between the Donbas and Crimea. That land bridge is really important to the Russians, but it's pretty important to the Ukrainians, because if they can drive south from Zaporizhia, the area that includes Zaporizhia nuclear power station, to Militopol on the coast, then they'll break that land bridge clean apart. And so that sort of area presents lots of challenges to the Ukrainians,...

Russian Defense Ministry acknowledges retreat north of Bakhmut A Ukrainian tank rumbled toward back-mood on Friday as Kiev claimed its forces had advanced more than a mile around the shattered ruins of the eastern city. Russian forces have fought for months to seize back-mood without success. The Russian Defense Ministry on Friday said that Ukraine had deployed more than 1,000 troops in up to 40 tanks in more than two dozen attempted attacks in the direction of the town of Solodar. The military admitted it was regrouping its forces, suggesting its fighters had fallen back. The leader of a Russian mercenary force gave a different assessment. Evgeny Progoshin, founder of the Wagner paramilitary group, said the Defense Ministry was lying and Russian forces had been routed and forced to flee. Reuters has been unable to verify reports of battlefield movement. Ukraine this week released w...

Liberating Russian-targeted territories is Ukraine's top priority We can tackle any objects in Russian territory because Russia is aggressive against Ukraine and we have all moral and juridical right to do this. But for the moment, for us, it's more important to liberate our territories. So that is our priority aim. At least nine people died earlier today in a new wave of strikes across Ukraine, in which Russia used powerful weapons, including rare hypersonic missiles. Russia had reportedly not fired Kinzau hypersonic missiles, which can evade their defenses since the beginning of the conflict. And this latest barrage was the most severe to hit Ukraine for weeks, cutting power to the Zaporizhia nuclear plant, which is Europe's biggest. Well, earlier this evening, I spoke to Alexei Honcharenko, people's deputy of Ukraine, and former chairman of the Odessa Oblast Council...

Ukraine War: Iran allegedly secretly supplying ammunition to Russia Russia is burning through ammunition in Ukraine. It means Russian industry is under pressure to produce more. Now claims have emerged that Moscow is also receiving help from a close ally. A source alleges that two ships transported a large amount of ammunition in January from Iran to Russia, paid for in cash. The security source told me the two ships are thought to have been carrying up to 100 million bullets and around 300,000 shells of varying sizes for different weapons like machine guns, grenade launchers, mortars. It's not been possible independently to verify the volume and one expert said it did sound quite high. But Iran is certainly suspected of supplying an amount of ammunition to Russia to help replenish stockpiles that are thought to be running low. Sky News' data and forensics unit looked into t...

Pro-Ukrainian group 'responsible for Nord Stream pipeline attacks' It was the moment the war in Ukraine spread beyond its borders, undersea sabotage on pipelines in the Baltic. The attacks on Nord Stream were blamed by the West at the time in September on Russia. Now Western intelligence is accusing a freelance group of Ukrainians with links to the government in Kiev. Its officials are denying involvement, instead accusing Russia of being responsible. The pipelines were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe via Germany. Leaks were reported on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline first, then a day later more were discovered on Nord Stream 1. Now more than four months later, German intelligence reportedly claims a wealthy Ukrainian, hardy yachts, explosives and divers to launch the attacks. Germany's defence minister was drawing the dots to Kiev, while urging against jumping to c...