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.
A former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol, with unconfirmed reports identifying the victim as a Russian serviceman. This incident follows other Ukrainian military actions, including the destruction of a Russian command post and claims of damaging air defense systems in Crimea.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported intercepting only 29 out of 195 Russian ballistic missiles in July, highlighting worsening air defense shortages as Russian attacks continue to kill and injure civilians across various regions.
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 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.
A village head has been injured in a Russian drone attack on a service vehicle in the Stetskivka district in Sumy Oblast. Information on the details of the attack is being gathered.
Kyiv experienced its deadliest Russian attack of the year, with search operations concluding at a destroyed nine-story building and the death toll rising to 30. The attacks also caused power outages in six regions and damaged the Kyiv Zoo.
Russian forces have carried out strikes on a bakery in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast and an industrial facility in Poltava Oblast, causing damage but no reported casualties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned Poland's highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, after it was reportedly stripped from him. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries.
Russian drone and missile attacks on eastern and southeastern Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and multiple injuries, with Zaporizhzhia being particularly affected. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly downed 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russia.
Russian attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Sumy, resulted in civilian deaths and numerous injuries. A deliberate drone strike on a farm in Sumy region injured five workers and killed livestock.
Russian forces launched drone attacks on Ukraine, hitting a residential building in Pavlohrad and injuring at least 12 people. Separately, a Russian drone strike in Sumy Oblast killed a 67-year-old woman and injured two children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he had 'positive' discussions with American envoys, including Witkoff and Kushner, regarding the reactivation of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. This comes as Russia continues its attacks, with reports of multiple deaths in eastern Ukraine.
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.
A Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Sumy region has resulted in the deaths of two civilians. The incident highlights the ongoing impact of military actions on non-combatants.
A Russian drone attack on Konotop, Sumy Oblast, resulted in one fatality and 11 injuries, also damaging a local history museum. Reports indicate a 12-year-old boy heroically prevented further casualties by diverting a drone.
Ukraine suffered a massive Russian drone attack, reportedly involving 800 drones, which killed six and injured dozens. In response, Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, condemned the assault and summoned the Russian ambassador, signaling a potential shift in Budapest's stance towards Russia.
Russian forces conducted a series of attacks, including drone strikes, across Ukraine's Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. These assaults resulted in at least four deaths and dozens of injuries, along with damage to infrastructure.
Hungary has returned millions in cash and gold belonging to Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank, which had been seized earlier. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, welcomed the move as a positive step for bilateral relations.
Russian forces carried out a missile strike on civilian infrastructure facilities in the Krolevets hromada in Sumy Oblast on the evening of Saturday 2 May.
At least 16 people were killed in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on the anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, prompting renewed fears about nuclear safety. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" amid ongoing conflict and drone activity near the former power plant.
Europol, in collaboration with international partners, has identified 45 Ukrainian children who were forcibly transferred to occupied territories, Russia, or Belarus. This operation aims to trace children deported during the war.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of five people and injured dozens more. Following the deadly attack, a day of mourning was declared in Dnipro.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from several villages in eastern Sumy Oblast following intense fighting. This retreat occurred as Russia reportedly ignored an Easter ceasefire.
Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed 9 people and injured 95 over the past day. Separately, Russian drone strikes damaged residential buildings in Odesa, injuring at least 3.
Russian forces have used drones to drop leaflets designed to look like Ukrainian 100-hryvnia banknotes, which contain dangerous QR codes, in the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
Russian forces have attacked civilian infrastructure in the Shostka, Bereza, and Verkhnia Syrovatka hromadas of Sumy Oblast, resulting in three injuries and damage to residential buildings and a train.
DeepState analysts have reported that the Russian army has advanced south from the village of Yablunivka in the Yunakivka hromada in Sumy Oblast. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]
More than 40 law enforcement officers were injured in a Russian drone attack on the district police headquarters in Shostka, Sumy Oblast, on the morning of March 11.
A court in Sumy Oblast has sentenced a Russian 'commandant of Boromlia' in absentia to 10 years in prison for staging the mock execution of a civilian woman, the mother of a Ukrainian serviceman, in 2022.
Four people were killed and four others injured in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast due to over 100 strikes by Russian forces on 30 settlements across 16 communities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered the deployment of additional air defense forces to Sumy Oblast to strengthen its airspace protection, following new drone attacks by Russia.
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, targeting the Moscow region and damaging a major warehouse, while Russia retaliated with strikes on Ukrainian cities including Odesa and Sumy. The attacks resulted in injuries and significant damage to infrastructure on both sides.
A Russian drone struck a locomotive of the Sumy-Kyiv train, leading to the evacuation of over 250 passengers. One man injured in a related Russian drone strike on a Sumy Oblast market later died in the hospital.
Russian forces used a Shahed-type loitering munition to destroy a branch of Nova Poshta, Ukraine's largest private delivery company, in the Hlukhiv hromada of Sumy Oblast.
Russian attacks have resulted in electricity disruptions for consumers in parts of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy oblasts in Ukraine.
Russian forces destroyed a rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in the Sumy region, an attack that also killed one person in an industrial area of Sumy. Photos show the extensive damage to the facility.
Russian attacks have resulted in the deaths of two people in the Sumy region and injuries to three others in the Mykolaiv region. These incidents highlight the ongoing impact of hostilities on civilian populations in Ukraine.
Ukraine has confirmed a second strike on Russia's Dubna space communications center near Moscow, with President Zelenskyy stating that drones hit the facility. This attack follows an earlier strike and is part of Ukraine's 'long-range sanctions' strategy.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky has escalated threats against Belarus for its alleged role in aiding drone attacks. This comes as Russian forces also attacked an evacuation vehicle in Sumy Oblast.
A Ukrainian missile attack on a factory in Voronezh, Russia, which supplies electronics for cruise missiles, has resulted in five deaths and dozens of injuries. Photos and videos from the scene show the aftermath of the strike on the facility.
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 strikes severely damaged the Dormition Cathedral within the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukrainian President Zelensky offered talks with Putin following the attack, while the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches urged stronger sanctions against Russia.
A Russian drone struck a dormitory building in Sumy, adding to the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast that have previously resulted in civilian casualties and damage to residential buildings.
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.
Russian attacks over the past day have resulted in 5 deaths and 40 injuries across Ukraine, including the destruction of a train station in Sumy Oblast.
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.
Ukraine's Sumy Oblast endured severe Russian shelling and drone attacks, leading to civilian fatalities and injuries, including a woman killed in a car and a man on a road. The assaults also caused significant damage to an apartment building and other areas.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
A woman from the Krasnopillia hromada in Sumy Oblast was killed in a Russian attack while she was herding cows, prompting local authorities to urge residents to evacuate.
A Russian general, identified as a key developer of the TOS-1 Buratino flamethrower system and former head of Russia's chemical defense troops, was found dead in Moscow. The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.
A Ukrainian special operation in Sumy Oblast, involving Shamanbat fighters and the 104th Horyn Territorial Defence Brigade, has reportedly caused record losses for pro-Russian Kadyrovite Chechen units since 2022.
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a series of deadly strikes, resulting in multiple casualties and damage to infrastructure on both sides. These attacks intensified around the anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
Russian authorities detained a 57-year-old German woman, accusing her of terrorism and possessing explosives with a plan to attack a police building. Moscow suggested the incident could be a "false flag" operation.
Russian forces have been attempting to advance and seize border villages in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast for the past ten days. Their efforts are concentrated near the state border in the region.
Ukrainian defence forces have strategically moved to new prepared positions near Myropilske in Sumy Oblast, aiming to preserve personnel amidst ongoing conflict.
Hungary and Slovakia have agreed to jointly call on the European Union leadership to remove restrictions on Russian oil and gas supplies to Europe, citing an energy crisis exacerbated by the situation around Iran.
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.
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.
A Russian drone struck a civilian car in the Sumy hromada, resulting in injuries to a 13-year-old boy and his father. The incident highlights ongoing civilian casualties in the region.
Over 90% of the work to protect energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast is in its final stages, with most facilities expected to be secured soon.
Infrastructure facilities belonging to Ukrposhta, Ukraine's national postal service, have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian attacks on Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy oblasts.
A 66-year-old man was killed after stepping on a Russian mine in the Khotin hromada in Sumy Oblast on the morning of 12 March. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]
Russian troops are unsuccessfully trying to break through in the village of Popivka in Sumy Oblast, but have not succeeded and cannot establish a foothold there.
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Russian forces have advanced in the settlement of Pokrovka in Sumy Oblast as well as in the villages of Nykyforivka and Lypivka and near Platonivka in Donetsk Oblast, DeepState, a Ukrainian group of m
Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine resulted in civilian casualties, including a mother and her nine-year-old son killed in a strike on Sumy Oblast. Multiple other individuals were injured in various regions, with reports also indicating Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets.
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 have destroyed several logistics warehouses in Ukraine, including those storing products for Toyota, PUMA, Liqui Moly, and Intertop Ukraine. These attacks are expected to cause supply delays and significant economic impact.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft disarmament plan for Gaza, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from the territory. This development follows President Trump's announcement of a peace deal, though Israel's full approval remains pending.
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.
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.
Ukrainian drone attacks have forced a strategic Russian oil refinery to suspend operations and caused power outages in Crimea. These incidents highlight Ukraine's increasing capability to strike targets across Russia, leading to fuel shortages and anger among the Russian populace.
Russian forces launched brutal attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Mykolaiv, resulting in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries. The shelling damaged homes, warehouses, and recreational areas, with Sumy region alone reporting two fatalities and 25 injuries, including three children.
Russian attacks across Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy Oblasts have resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, with the injury toll in Sumy rising to 18 after a morning attack.
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Russian-occupied Crimea, resulting in power cuts in Sevastopol, the largest city on the peninsula. The strikes have disrupted electricity supply to residents and military facilities.
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 forces have conducted strikes in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, damaging infrastructure facilities, houses, and a Nova Poshta sorting hub. These attacks have resulted in three injuries and the destruction of all petrol stations in Trostianets.
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.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast have resulted in civilian casualties, including a railway station worker killed in the Shostka community and another person injured. A drone strike also damaged a high-rise residential building in Sumy.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in civilian injuries, one fatality, and damage to homes and a church.
Russian forces have launched strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Sumy region, leading to power outages. Additionally, a DTEK thermal power plant was attacked, further impacting the country's energy supply.
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.
Russian forces launched simultaneous drone attacks on several oil and gas infrastructure facilities belonging to Ukraine's state-run Naftogaz Group in the Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of striking a student dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk Oblast, a claim Ukraine's General Staff denied, stating the target was an elite Russian military unit. This accusation comes as Putin faces increasing domestic and international scrutiny, including a record 196-day absence from visiting Russian regions.
Russian drone attacks on the Hlukhiv hromada in Sumy Oblast have resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to two others. The strike also caused damage to buildings.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his readiness for peace negotiations on Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirming these signals. Putin also proposed former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, a suggestion that was subsequently rejected by Germany.
A Russian drone attack struck a kindergarten in Sumy, Ukraine, during a ceasefire, killing one woman and injuring two others, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to condemn the incident.
Both Ukraine and Russia launched extensive drone attacks, with Russian drones causing casualties and damage in Ukrainian regions like Kherson and Sumy, while Ukraine targeted Russian air defense systems. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted a large number of incoming Russian drones.
Russian drone strikes have resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Ukraine, with one person killed in a civilian vehicle in Kharkiv Oblast and another in residential buildings in Sumy Oblast.
Russian attacks in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast injured four people, with two casualties resulting from a strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the Sumy district.
Russian forces conducted multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Sumy Oblast that killed a truck driver and wounded police and medical workers, and airstrikes in Kharkiv Oblast that injured several civilians. Additionally, a railway strike in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast led to the evacuation of 500 passengers.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in collaboration with the FBI and Polish counterintelligence, conducted a coordinated cyber operation to neutralize Russian GRU intelligence activities spying on citizens via hacked routers.
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.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on the Russian oil industry, leading to a reduction in refinery capacity and prompting Russia to announce a ban on gasoline exports in response to the strikes on its oil infrastructure.
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) says several commuter services in Sumy Oblast will be cancelled for days after Russian attacks damaged railway infrastructure.
A Russian drone attack in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast has resulted in injuries to over 40 police officers, highlighting the ongoing threat to law enforcement personnel in the region.
Russian forces attacked the Shostka hromada in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast with drones on the morning of March 11, causing damage to residential houses and vehicles.
DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military analysts, has said Russian troops have intensified their activity near the Ukrainian state border in Sumy Oblast, attempting to expand their zone of control…
Ukraine's human rights commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, appealed to Russia regarding the likely abduction of 19 residents from Sopych village in Sumy Oblast by Russian forces.
A farewell ceremony was held for Ukrainian soldier, photographer, and cinematographer Vadym Tykhonovskyi, whose death was recently confirmed after he went missing in Sumy Oblast on July 22, 2025.
Russian troops attacked an agricultural enterprise in the Yampil community of Sumy region with drones. The attack resulted in dead and wounded individuals.