Russia reports largest Ukrainian drone attack of war with 6 regions targeted
Drones hit an airport in the western Pskov region and were also shot down over Oryol, Bryansk, Ryazan, Kaluga and the Moscow region, defence officials said.
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More than 1K schools destroyed so far in Russia’s Ukraine war: UNICEF
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Ukrainian troops liberate strategic southeastern settlement, Kyiv says
The Ukrainian military said last week that its forces had raised the national flag in the strategic settlement, but were still carrying out mopping-up operations.
Canada names new Ukraine ambassador as country marks hard-fought independence
Natalka Cmoc is a Ukrainian speaker who held postings in the country related to human rights and security programming before and after Crimea’s annexation by Russia.
Ukraine launches ‘special operation’ in Russian-occupied Crimea, Kyiv says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed on Wednesday to end Russia’s occupation of Crimea although Russia shows no sign of abandoning the peninsula.
Ukrainian troops gain foothold in strategic southeastern village, Kyiv says
In a video published by the Ukrainian military, a woman is seen kissing a Ukrainian soldier and several evacuated residents talking on the phone with loved ones.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant switched to reserve power line, Ukraine says
The Zaporizhzhia plant with its six reactors has been controlled by the Russian military since the early days of Moscow’s invasion in February 2022.
Russian missiles destroy hotel and apartments in Pokrovsk, Ukraine says
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said seven people, including five civilians, were killed. Overnight, regional officials said that eight people had died.
Ukrainian official says drones hit naval ship amid increase in attacks inside Russia
The port — which hosts a naval base, shipbuilding yards and an oil terminal and is key for exports — lies just across the Black Sea from Crimea.
Russia strikes Ukrainian port near Romanian border, sending grain prices higher
Russia has relentlessly attacked Ukrainian agricultural and port infrastructure for more than two weeks, since refusing to extend the Black Sea agreement.