A 61-year-old resident of the Donetsk region, Andrii Hulak, has been sentenced by a Russian court to five years and four months in prison. The sentence was handed down by the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don for his service in the Azov Regiment.
According to a confidential document, Kyiv has reportedly informed the Trump administration that Russia might not succeed in conquering the remaining Ukrainian-controlled territories in the Donetsk region even by 2027, with Russia experiencing record losses in July 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is expected to deploy up to 50,000 North Korean troops, a claim made amidst ongoing exchanges of attacks between Russia and Ukraine, including a recent strike on a Russian missile system.
Russian forces launched over 10 drone attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring one person. Separately, two civilians were killed and 24 wounded in the Kherson region, and three people were killed and 41 injured in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts due to Russian aggression, bringing the total casualties to five dead and over 70 injured across multiple regions.
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on two oil refineries located deep within Russian territory, causing significant damage and fires. This action marks a continued effort by Ukraine to target Russian energy infrastructure.
Two men were killed in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, by a Russian FPV drone strike, while four people were wounded in the village of Bilenke as a result of shelling from 'Uragan' multiple-launch rocket systems.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and wounded 28, damaging residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian Embassy. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, urgently requested additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles from international partners.
Russian forces shelled the village of Raihorodok in Ukraine's Donetsk region, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to six other people, including a child. The attack occurred in the Kramatorsk district.
On Wednesday, July 29, partly cloudy weather is expected across Ukraine, with moderate rain in the eastern and northeastern regions, and locally heavy rainfall overnight in Luhansk and Donetsk regions, accompanied by thunderstorms.
Russian troops in the Pokrovsk sector are continuing preparations to intensify offensive operations in the Donetsk region, aiming to advance toward the town of Dobropillia.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in two deaths in Sumy and injuries in Dnipropetrovsk. A Latvian consulate in the Donetsk region was also struck during the assaults.
According to Bloomberg, Vladimir Putin is determined to seize the entire Donetsk region by force and is no longer open to compromises on territorial issues with Ukraine.
More than 90,000 civilians, including over 5,000 children, continue to reside in the Kramatorsk and Sloviansk urban communities within Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, for a second time. The attacks have caused significant damage and financial losses for sellers, bringing the war closer to ordinary Russians.
Two civilians were killed and seven others wounded in Russian shelling in Ukraine's Donetsk region on Tuesday, according to the head of the region's military administration, Vadym Filashkin.
Russian troops reportedly shelled Sloviansk in the Donetsk region using a Smerch multiple rocket launcher system, hitting a store and wounding a woman.
Over the past 24 hours, on July 12, the Russian army injured three residents of the Donetsk region. This incident adds to the ongoing casualties in the conflict-ridden area.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Russian forces have shelled the city of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region using Smerch multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The attack resulted in damage to private residential homes.
Russia conducted a series of large-scale attacks across Ukraine, including a significant strike on Kyiv that killed nearly two dozen people. Other regions like Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Mykolaiv also experienced deadly drone and guided bomb attacks, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Russian military factory in Volgograd, using what it described as 'Flamingo' rockets. The attack has reportedly caused panic among residents in Crimea and disrupted life on the peninsula, with Ukrainian officials stating that the strike hit a key target deep within Russia.
Russian forces launched a series of attacks across Ukraine, including in Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing for an imminent massive attack.
Russian drones have reportedly attacked two civilian merchant ships in the Black Sea, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. This incident highlights ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.
Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in one person killed and three injured, while separate attacks in the Donetsk region killed two and injured four residents. These incidents highlight ongoing casualties from Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Nova Post has announced the suspension of operations at its last branches in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, citing the deteriorating security situation in the area.
Russian forces have launched strikes across Ukraine, causing power outages in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson districts and affecting critical infrastructure, including the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have destroyed dozens of targets along the land route connecting Russia to Crimea.
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind an attack on a bus in the Donetsk region, specifically in Yenakiievo, which resulted in 8 deaths and 11 injuries, according to the Russian-appointed leader of the region.
Five civilians were injured after Russian forces struck Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region with three FAB-250 aerial bombs, according to the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom claims a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest, causing no major damage. This accusation comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine is conducting long-range strikes in response to Russian attacks.
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region, stating that new middle strike approaches are already being felt on the front lines, particularly in the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.
Russian attacks continue to claim civilian lives and cause injuries across eastern Ukraine, with reports of at least four deaths and numerous injuries in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy Oblasts. Ukraine's Interior Minister stated that 70 to 100 civilians are killed weekly by Russian aggression.
A report from the frontline city of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region details the worsening situation with constant drone activity, guided aerial bomb attacks, and shelling, causing casualties and hardship for residents.
Russian airstrikes, utilizing glide bombs and drones, resulted in the deaths of at least four civilians and injured five others in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Thursday. The city of Druzhkivka reported three casualties from a glide bomb impact.
Ukrainian drone attacks have reportedly forced several major oil refineries in central Russia to cease operations. These strikes represent a significant disruption to Russia's energy infrastructure amidst the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian leadership believes Russia's summer offensive will concentrate on achieving full control of the Donetsk region, as stated by Brigadier General Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the President's Office.
Russian forces launched extensive drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, hitting cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Kherson. The strikes resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries, with targets including a public transport stop, a school, and a kindergarten.
Russian forces shelled the Donetsk region eight times on May 8, resulting in one person being injured and damage to residential buildings and a gas pipeline.
Russian attacks continued across Ukraine, killing over 20 people, including many in the Donetsk region, just before rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow were set to take effect. Ukraine reported intense fighting and numerous casualties despite the impending truce.
In settlements within Ukraine's Donetsk region, where forced evacuation of families with children is ongoing, 30 families comprising 36 children still remain.
Russian forces have launched numerous attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Donetsk, resulting in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and a nature reserve.
Approximately 47,000 civilians remain in the Sloviansk community of Ukraine's Donetsk region, with up to 1,000 people evacuating to safer areas each week.
Russian troops shelled the Donetsk region seven times over the past 24 hours, causing damage to 12 private homes, high-rise residential buildings, a power line, a gas station, and a bus station.
Shocking footage has emerged on social media depicting the devastating aftermath of a three-ton Russian glide bomb attack on the city of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region.
In Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, 34 children are reported to still be in the districts of Sloviansk where a mandatory evacuation of families with children is currently underway.
Russia has repeatedly demanded in peace negotiations that Ukraine withdraw from the 19% of the Donetsk region territory it still controls. However, Kyiv has refused, as this territory contains the "Fortress Belt," which is crucial for its defense strategy.
The commander of Ukraine's 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion lauded the bravery of his soldiers for their missions during the Kursk operation and in the Donetsk region.
Specialists from Ukraine's State Special Transport Service are continuing to install additional anti-drone protection in frontline areas of the Donetsk region, acting on assignment from the Ministry of Defense.
The Kremlin has initiated a large-scale propaganda campaign in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine to mark the 12th anniversary of the self-proclaimed 'Donetsk People’s Republic' (DPR), while actively concealing Russia's role in its formation.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
The United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, providing a potential lifeline to the Caribbean island amidst a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.
The United States is reportedly exerting strong pressure on Ukraine to withdraw its military forces from the Donetsk region, parts of which Kyiv still controls.
Police have detained a 50-year-old previously convicted resident of Sloviansk, Donetsk region, suspected of shooting a district police officer while he was on duty.
Russia claims to have struck two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, while a Russian drone reportedly crossed into Moldovan airspace during an attack on Ukraine. Separately, a Greek-run tanker carrying Russian oil was also attacked in the Black Sea.
Ukraine reported that Russia used North Korean missiles in recent attacks, causing at least 12 deaths, while Ukrainian forces claimed to have struck a Russian oil refinery in Orsk, approximately 1,500 km from the front line. President Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing for escalation by bringing in military equipment from North Korea.
The occupying administration in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine's Donetsk region is reportedly closing dozens of schools and kindergartens on a massive scale.
Russian forces used a 'Tornado-S' multiple-launch rocket system to strike a logistics hub in Sloviansk, Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the execution of a captured Ukrainian serviceman by Russian troops near the village of Myrne in the Volnovakha district of the Donetsk region on July 22.
A maternity hospital in the Donetsk region of Ukraine was damaged by an air attack, leading to the closure of its obstetric ward and reports of mothers facing difficult conditions.
A series of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Kyiv region resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people and numerous injuries. The attacks caused significant damage, with officials highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to such assaults.
A Ukrainian drone strike on a crowded beach in southern Russia killed at least seven people, including three children, and injured dozens more. Russian authorities accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians, while Ukraine also reported its sea drones struck Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea.
Russian forces shelled the village of Raihorodok in Ukraine's Donetsk region, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to six other individuals, including a child.
The UN Security Council has criticized Russia's aggression against Ukraine, highlighting threats to civilians, trade, and food security. This condemnation comes as Ukraine continues to strike targets in Russia, including a factory in the Moscow region.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a private training ground near Kyiv, where a defense event was taking place, resulted in 10 deaths and approximately 100 injuries. Ukraine has launched an investigation into the deadly attack.
Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly struck a Russian Federation tanker in the Black Sea and a pontoon bridge in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region on the night of July 23.
Soldiers from Ukraine's 4th Ranger Regiment of Special Operations Forces captured a Russian serviceman during a raid on an enemy position in the Donetsk region.
A media report, citing sources close to the Kremlin, indicates that Russia no longer plans to return occupied Ukrainian territories and intends to capture the entire Donetsk region this year.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has expressed condolences to the family of Ignas Kailius, a 25-year-old Lithuanian volunteer who was killed in the Donetsk region of Ukraine in mid-July.
Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia killed one person and injured 29, while separate strikes in a Donetsk region village killed two and in Kharkiv region killed one and injured 11.
A Russian guided bomb strike on Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to two others. Ukrainian authorities reported a total of four residents killed in the Donetsk region.
Russian forces have struck a fire engine in the Donetsk region, adding to the casualties from recent attacks. This incident follows a separate Russian strike on the Kyiv region that resulted in six deaths.
Ukraine has escalated its attacks on Russian territory, with President Zelensky vowing retaliation for civilian strikes, while Russia faces fuel shortages and rationing proposals in over 20 regions, a problem acknowledged by President Putin.
The Security Service of Ukraine, in collaboration with the Armed Forces, has detained a suspected Russian spotter accused of directing Russian army strikes against Ukrainian units defending Lyman in the Donetsk region.
Fighters from the Ukrainian border guard unit "Phoenix" released drone footage showing the settlement of Vodianske in the Donetsk region, which has been destroyed by Russian occupiers.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted an airstrike on a gathering point for a unit of Russia’s 2nd Combined Arms Army, which was located in a panel apartment building in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces are using drones to disrupt Russian logistics and launch counterattacks in some sectors of the front, reducing Russian pressure in the Donetsk region, though invading forces continue their plans to advance.
Ukraine's air defense intercepted 91 out of 98 Russian drones in an overnight attack, while Russian shelling across various regions resulted in multiple civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Heavy fighting continued on the front lines, with Ukraine reporting significant Russian troop and equipment losses.
The war in Ukraine continues, with Russian troops claiming full control over eastern Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region and reaching the city's northeastern suburbs. Meanwhile, Bucharest has requested Ukraine to program drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Estonia for a summit with Baltic and Nordic states, where he discussed further military aid, including air defense systems and Gripen jets, and emphasized the need for European representation in future peace negotiations. He also addressed concerns about stray drones and Russian aggression in the region.
Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Saint Petersburg, including an oil refinery, causing large smoke clouds and fires, coinciding with the opening of Russia's major economic forum in the city. The strikes disrupted the event, which was expected to be attended by President Putin.
Ukraine claims Russian forces have lost the initiative on the front lines and reported downing a significant number of Russian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russian air strikes caused damage in Odesa, and a Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled Kherson reportedly killed a 6-year-old and injured 11 others.
Latvian Radio reports on Ukrainian soldiers fighting in the Donetsk region, who express their love for Ukraine and their belief in victory, despite their weariness and the unlikelihood of a swift peace.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Five NATO member countries have reportedly rejected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's proposal to increase military aid to Ukraine by 0.25% of their GDP. This opposition comes as discussions continue regarding the level of support for Ukraine.
Russian troops have reportedly killed four civilians and wounded eleven others in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours. The casualties highlight the ongoing impact of the conflict on non-combatants in the area.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a Russian drone pilot training center in the Donetsk region, with some reports indicating over 60 cadets and instructors were killed. Ukraine released video evidence of the attack on the facility.
Russian warplanes reportedly "dangerously" intercepted a British Royal Air Force spy plane over the Black Sea, causing concern and prompting the UK Ministry of Defence to describe the incident as a near collision.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained an agent of Russia’s military intelligence accused of guiding Russian air strikes on Kyiv and the Donetsk region.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has apprehended a Russian agent in the Donetsk region, accused of guiding Russian strikes on the town of Sloviansk.
Russian forces dropped three FAB-250 aerial bombs on a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
The Third Army Corps of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released a video showing the evacuation of a 77-year-old woman from a front-line village in the Donetsk region using an unmanned ground vehicle (robot).
Ukraine's parliament has voted to extend martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days amidst the ongoing conflict. This decision continues the legal framework for the country's defense efforts.
Russian attacks have damaged 1,405 residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, affecting approximately one-third of the city's structures. In the Sloviansk community of the Donetsk region, over 50 percent of multi-apartment buildings have sustained damage.
Two people were killed and five wounded in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours as a result of enemy shelling in Druzhkivka and Oleksievo-Druzhkivka.
Ukraine and Russia carried out a significant prisoner exchange, with 193 Ukrainian defenders returning home in exchange for 193 Russian prisoners of war. This exchange saw a total of 386 individuals repatriated by both sides.
Ukraine's SBU is investigating the alleged executions of 306 Ukrainian prisoners of war, with the most numerous and violent cases reported in the Kursk and Donetsk regions.
The European Union moved to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary's Viktor Orbán lifted his veto, marking a significant development in EU financial aid to Kyiv.
Russian occupying forces are reportedly trying to expand their offensive and establish a foothold in the settlement of Hryshyne in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Former British soldier Shaun Pinner, who fought for Ukraine, has published a video on social media platform X, claiming it shows a section of the battlefield near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.
The town of Sloviansk in Ukraine's Donetsk region has been under a day-long attack by Russian FPV drones. The sustained assault resulted in damage to a multi-story residential building.
Russian invaders reportedly attacked a group of wounded soldiers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with drones during a declared ceasefire, and are also accused of killing their own prisoners.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
Agents of the "ATESH" partisan movement conducted two simultaneous acts of sabotage on a railway section between Stary Oskol and Urazove in the Kharkiv region, disrupting Russian supply lines in the Kupiansk sector.
The Kremlin has initiated a propaganda campaign in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region to mark the 12th anniversary of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), aiming to obscure Russia's involvement in the 2014 events.
Ukraine's 425th assault regiment, known as Skelia, experienced a significant defeat near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, sparking criticism and conflict within the military leadership.
A failed mechanized assault by Ukraine's 425th Assault Regiment, known as 'Skelia,' near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, has ignited a wave of criticism online, with influential Ukrainian figures accusing the leadership of mismanagement.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
A drone strike, reportedly by Ukraine, triggered a fire at Russia's major Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key oil exporting hub, causing new damage after being hit for a second time in days, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting 36 drones shot down.
The Ukrainian military has confirmed that its Defense Forces continue to control the settlements of Platonivka and Minkivka in the Donetsk region, providing an update on the ongoing conflict.
Russian forces attacked the village of Maydan in the Donetsk region with drones, resulting in the death of a 63-year-old woman and injuries to four others, including a 15-year-old child.
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Latvian airspace, with Latvia blaming 'Russian electromagnetic warfare' for the incident. This marks the second time this summer that NATO aircraft have intervened to neutralize a drone in the region.
Russian forces are slowly advancing along the front line in Ukraine's Donetsk region, with analysts suggesting they could break through the 'fortress belt' by the end of the year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Belgrade, Serbia, meeting with President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss humanitarian aid, trade, and Ukraine's path to the EU. Zelenskyy also announced an agreement with the U.S. for monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles, though he noted they are insufficient to meet Ukraine's needs.
Russian forces shelled Sloviansk in the Donetsk region five times overnight, injuring one woman and damaging high-rise buildings, a gas station, and warehouses.
Four branches of JSC Ukrposhta in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, have been forced to suspend operations temporarily due to the prevailing security situation in the area.
Ukrainian National Guard drone operators successfully destroyed a Russian BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system as it was moving to a firing position in the Novopavlivka sector of the Donetsk region.
A suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan's Swat region has killed at least 14 people and injured 18 others, with the attack occurring during an anti-militant rally.
Russian authorities have accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and have issued an international arrest warrant for him. This move is part of Russia's ongoing crackdown on online platforms.
Ukrainian intelligence has identified the Russian troops responsible for a drone attack on a supermarket in Chernihiv. This identification comes as Ukrainian officials report new developments in Russian air strike tactics.
Russia accused Ukraine of killing 11 civilians, including children, in a strike on a tourist camp, while Ukraine reportedly hit a Russian refinery. Both sides reported multiple casualties as intense fighting continued, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
The population of Kostyantynivka, a frontline town in Ukraine's Donetsk region, has drastically fallen from 67,000 to just 867 residents, reflecting the severe impact of the ongoing conflict.
A Ukrainian drone successfully struck a Russian Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system, estimated to be worth $50 million, as it was moving towards the front line in the Donetsk region.
Over 13,000 civilians, including approximately 860 in the Kostiantynivka Community, continue to reside in active combat zones within Ukraine's Donetsk region. Regional administration officials have confirmed these figures amidst ongoing hostilities.
Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in civilian casualties, with two women killed in a drone strike on a civilian car in the Kharkiv region. Further shelling in the Donetsk region killed two civilians and wounded several others.
The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed a local heat network engineer in the Donetsk region who coordinated Russian missile, bomb, and drone strikes on Sloviansk.
Approximately 4,000 civilians are still in the frontline town of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, with evacuation remaining possible despite the deteriorating security situation.
Russian forces attacked two crews of energy workers in the Donetsk region, including with a guided aerial bomb, resulting in reported casualties among the workers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him in Kostyantynivka, Ukraine, denying Russian claims of capturing the city. This invitation comes as Ukraine continues to target Russian oil infrastructure and Putin signs new tax laws to support the Russian fuel market.
Russian air attacks in various regions of Ukraine have killed at least six people, while Ukrainian forces are striking back. Separately, six civilians were reported injured in the Donetsk region due to Russian actions.
Ukraine is intensifying drone attacks on occupied Crimea and Russian logistics, while Russian forces advance on the strategically important city of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. The military escalation is accompanied by heightened rhetoric from Moscow.
Russian drone attacks resulted in casualties in Ukraine, including two deaths in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa, and struck a Turkish-owned cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing an Egyptian crew member. Concurrently, Moscow airports temporarily suspended operations as Russian forces downed numerous Ukrainian drones approaching the city.
Russian attacks on the Donetsk region over the past day have resulted in four deaths and 17 injuries. The strikes also caused significant damage to buildings and a shopping center in Sloviansk and Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine conducted widespread drone and missile attacks deep into Russian territory, targeting a Russian arms factory and causing fuel shortages in Russian-held Crimea, while Russia claimed to intercept numerous drones.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil facilities and infrastructure in Russia and occupied Crimea, aiming to disrupt military logistics and weaken Russia's military-industrial capacity. These strikes have reportedly caused fuel shortages and logistical challenges in the affected areas.
Russian attacks across the Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions killed at least 11 civilians and injured dozens, damaging infrastructure. Separately, a Ukrainian drone strike on a passenger bus in Russian-occupied territory killed eight civilians.
Ukraine's Defense Forces have reportedly struck the Ilsky oil refinery, a Pantsir-S1 air defense system, and a Russian vessel in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russian forces destroyed a church in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast on the eve of a religious holiday. Video evidence confirms the destruction of the religious site by the occupiers.
Russian forces carried out an airstrike on the residential area of Malotaranivka village in the Donetsk region, damaging 16 residential buildings and injuring one person.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and significant damage to residential buildings, cultural sites, and infrastructure, including the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry building and the Albanian ambassador's residence.
Police officers in Ukraine's Donetsk region evacuated several families from the frontline town of Druzhkivka during an FPV drone attack and rescued civilians fleeing Kostiantynivka.
Soldiers of the 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade 'Black Forest' of the Ukrainian Ground Forces have destroyed a Russian Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system in the Donetsk region.
A NATO F-16 jet shot down a drone over Estonian territory, which Ukraine claimed was theirs but attributed to Russian interference. This incident occurred as Russia accused Latvia of aiding Ukrainian drone attacks and issued threats of retaliation.
Russian forces carried out 1,336 strikes on the Donetsk region within 24 hours, resulting in two deaths, three injuries, and damage to 45 civilian facilities.
Ukrainian forces have successfully struck Russian radar systems, a fuel depot, an ammunition storage site, and temporary deployment points in the Donetsk region.
Russian troops are slowly advancing towards the city of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, attempting to establish a foothold near a heavily defended area amidst ongoing battles for dominance.
A ground robotic system from Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps successfully evacuated a 77-year-old woman in the Lyman direction of the Donetsk region. Footage of the operation was released by corps representatives.
A drone attack in Ukraine's Donetsk region left a 17-year-old boy seriously injured, leading to the evacuation of his family from Lyman by the 'White Angel' police unit.
Ukraine's Defense Forces reportedly struck a missile and artillery depot and a logistics storage facility in the temporarily occupied Sartana area of the Donetsk region on April 23.
A Portuguese article argues that a unilateral surrender of the Donetsk region would be 'suicide' for Ukraine, citing compelling military, strategic, and political risks to internal cohesion.
Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kherson and Donetsk regions has resulted in at least two deaths and 14 injuries over the past 24 hours. One person was killed and 11 wounded in Kherson, while another was killed and three wounded in Donetsk.
The Center for Study of Occupation reports that Russian invaders are currently moving military equipment en masse from the Berdiansk area to the northern part of the Donetsk region.
Seven Ukrainian men, abducted by Russian forces in 2022 from the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions, have been released from Russian captivity and have returned to Ukraine.
Ich war fast 30 Jahre alt, als ich Friedas Namen fand: auf den zahlreichen Listen der Bürgerrechtler von Memorial, der Menschenrechtsorganisation, die Russland nun als «extremistisch» eingestuft hat.
Leaked audio clips purportedly show Hungary's government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, working to serve Russian interests and undermine EU efforts to aid Ukraine.
Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.
The senior military command in Ukraine is investigating the actions of an adjacent unit of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelya in the Hryshyne area of the Donetsk region, near Pokrovsk.
A Russian tanker carrying crude oil has arrived in Cuba, marking the first delivery in nearly three months despite a US blockade, with Moscow vowing to provide further supplies. Former President Trump stated he has 'no problem' with the Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba.
EU officials accuse Russia of providing intelligence and drones to Iran for attacks on US targets, while Russia vehemently denies these allegations, specifically dismissing reports of delivering drones as 'media lies'.