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Russia Launched Record 479 Drones in Overnight Attack on Ukraine

The mayor of Rivne, a city in western Ukraine, called it “the largest attack” on his region since the start of the war.

Ukrainian Drones Strike Electronics Factory in Chuvashia

Two drones crashed on the grounds of the VNIIR plant, one of Russia’s largest producers of electronic components, according to regional officials.

Renault Considering Making Drones in Ukraine

France's defense minister announced earlier that a French automaker and a French defense firm would produce drones in Ukraine.

Russia Says Pushing Offensive Into Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Region

Ukraine has never had to fight in the central region in more than a decade of conflict with Kremlin-backed separatists and the Russian army.

Russian Strikes Kill 1 in Central Ukraine

Russian drones, artillery and rocket launchers pummeled central Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region overnight.

Russia and Ukraine Trade Blame for Prisoner Swap Delay

Kyiv and Moscow agreed to release all wounded soldiers and those aged under 25 who had been captured earlier this week.

Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet Over Kursk Region

The Ukrainian Air Force published aerial footage showing what it says is the downed jet, its wreckage in flames.

Russia Faces Struggle to Replace Bombers Lost in Ukrainian Drone Strikes

The Tu-95MS Bear-H and Tu-22M3 Backfire bombers that were hit have been out of production for decades.

Russia Says Killed Man Attempting Drone Attack on Military Site

The incident came after Ukraine carried out an audacious coordinated drone attack on Russian airbases.

Ukraine Denies Claims Major Exchange of War Dead Has Begun

Authorities in Kyiv said claims that the exchange had begun were an “attempt to manipulate a sensitive and important issue.”

Ukraine Targets Russian Airbases, Defense Plant in Overnight Drone Strikes

Military authorities in Kyiv claimed that drones targeted an oil depot that supplies fuel to aircraft at the Engels-2 airbase in the Saratov region.

Russian Air Barrage Kills 4 in Kyiv

Another 20 people were injured in the Ukrainian capital, officials said, while other regions across the country also came under attack.

Kremlin Confirms Putin Raised Retaliation to Ukraine’s Airbase Attacks in Conversation With Trump

Asked to share the details of Moscow’s response, Peskov replied: “As and when our military deems it appropriate.”

Putin Believes Russia Is Winning the War in Ukraine. The Battlefield Picture Tells a Different Story.

More than three years since invading Ukraine, does Russia really have the resources to wage war for as long as it takes to win?

Russia to Repair Damaged Bombers, Deputy Foreign Minister Says

“[The planes] were not destroyed, but damaged. They will be restored,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

Putin Discussed Ukraine War With Pope Leo – Kremlin

Putin claimed "the regime in Kyiv is betting on an escalation of the conflict and carrying out of acts of sabotage against civil infrastructure on Russian...

Putin Tells Trump Russia Has to Respond to Ukrainian Attacks

"It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace," Trump said.

Senior NATO Official to MT: We Expect Putin to Retaliate Against Ukraine for ‘Spider’s Web’ Operation

“I think Russia will use this to cover and justify additional, heavier strikes and stalling negotiations,” the official said.

We Analyzed New Drone Footage of Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web

The Moscow Times examined new footage released by Ukraine's Security Service, showing a range of aircraft targeted across four air bases.

Putin Accuses Ukraine of Wanting Ceasefire to Rearm and Prepare ‘Terrorist Attacks’

Putin accused Ukraine of being behind the bridge attacks in the Bryansk region and wanting a truce to “pump the regime with Western arms.”

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