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    NATO, Ukraine officials to meet after deadly Russian strikes

    NATO and Ukrainian officials will meet on Wednesday at Kyiv's request after heavy Russian strikes across the war-battered nation, the Western military alliance said. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov is expected "to brief allies via video link on the battlefield situation and priority capability needs", a NATO spokesman said.

    Russia says UN watchdog must be 'more objective' after trip to nuclear plant near fighting

    Russia calls for a more objective stance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on nuclear safety after the IAEA chief visits a damaged nuclear plant. Russia accused Ukraine of escalating nuclear danger, while Ukraine has not responded. The IAEA has consistently urged both countries to avoid fighting near nuclear plants.

    Is Ukraine's new Palianytsia missile the answer to Russian dominance?

    Ukraine unveiled a new domestic long-range missile-drone called Palianytsia, capable of reaching deep into Russia. Developed urgently to counter Russian air dominance and bypass restrictions on Western-supplied missiles, the weapon was first used on Ukraine's independence day, striking a Russian military target. Further deployments were promised in response to recent attacks.

    Russian missiles and drones strike across Ukraine and kill at least 5 people

    Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine has killed five people and injured 16 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed a response, while Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal called for long-range weapons from allies. The U.S. plans to expedite air defense exports to Ukraine, and International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi visited a nuclear plant in the contested Kursk region.

    Russian defences down 11 Ukrainian drones over Moscow

    For months, Ukraine has also fought an increasingly damaging drone war against the refineries and airfields of Russia, the world's second largest oil exporter, though major drone attacks on the Moscow region - with a population of over 21 million - have been rarer. Russia's defence ministry said its air defences destroyed a total of 45 drones over Russian territory, including 11 over the Moscow region, 23 over the border region of Bryansk, six over the Belgorod region, three over the Kaluga region and two over the Kursk region.

    Ukrainian troops have struck 2 key bridges in Russia. Could it mean they're there to stay?

    Ukraine's forces have destroyed two key bridges in Russia's Kursk region, disrupting supply routes less than two weeks into a surprising cross-border incursion. The first bridge, spanning the Seim River near Glushkovo, was split by a Ukrainian airstrike, complicating Moscow's efforts to reinforce its troops. A second bridge was also struck, potentially signaling Kyiv's intent to establish a foothold in the region. The incursion, Ukraine's largest attack on Russia since World War II, has boosted Ukrainian morale and exposed vulnerabilities in Russian defenses.

    • Ukrainian army 'moving further' into Russia, Zelensky says

      Ukrainian forces are intensifying their cross-border offensive into Russia's Kursk region, advancing up to 1.2 miles and capturing over 100 Russian soldiers. This major operation, launched on August 6, includes drone attacks on key Russian airfields and has prompted a state of emergency in Russia's Belgorod region. President Zelensky announced continued advancements, while Russian President Putin has vowed to expel Ukrainian troops. The situation has led to over 120,000 Russians fleeing their homes in Kursk.

      News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it

      Confidential material from Donald Trump's campaign, including a vetting report on JD Vance, was leaked to Politico, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Unlike in 2016 with Hillary Clinton's emails, these outlets chose not to publish details, citing concerns over the material's source and authenticity. Critics argue they overlearned the lessons from past coverage.

      Kursk incursion 'fair response' to Russian strikes: Zelenskyy

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia has launched nearly 2,000 cross-border strikes from the Kursk region into Ukraine's Sumy region over the summer, which he believes warrants a "fair" response. The conflict has escalated with a significant Ukrainian incursion into Kursk, marking the largest attack since the full-scale invasion began. Russia's counterattacks and evacuations have intensified, while Ukraine's recent missile strike on Kursk city injured 15. Concurrently, Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv resulted in civilian casualties. Zelenskyy is urging Western allies for increased support to counter Russian aggression.

      14 dead in Russian strike on supermarket in Ukraine

      In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, a Russian missile hit a supermarket, resulting in 14 fatalities and 43 injuries. Ukrainian officials posted footage of the destruction and confirmed rescue efforts were ongoing. The strike was identified as a Kh-38 missile. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General condemned the attack on civilians.

      Ten killed, 35 hurt in Russian strike on supermarket in Ukraine's east

      A Russian missile strike on a Kostiantynivka supermarket in Ukraine's Donetsk region killed ten people and injured 35. The attack caused significant damage to the building, homes, and cars nearby. Emergency personnel worked to find survivors. President Zelenskiy labeled the incident as terrorism. The missile involved was identified as an X-38 air-to-surface type.

      Russia declares a federal emergency in a border region that is under attack from Ukrainian forces

      The Kursk region in Russia was declared a federal emergency following a significant Ukrainian incursion, marking Kyiv's largest attack on Russian soil. Concurrently, a missile strike hit a Ukrainian shopping mall, causing casualties. Ukrainian forces advanced in Kursk, while drones targeted Russia's Lipetsk region. Russia claimed to respond with airstrikes and artillery.

      Ukraine intensifies its long-range strikes, sinking a Russian submarine and striking an airfield

      In a surge of long-range attacks, Ukraine sank a Russian Kilo-class submarine and hit a Russian airfield. The strikes targeted a submarine and an S-400 missile complex in Crimea, damaging key military assets. Russia reported civilian casualties from Ukrainian drone strikes, including one death in Belgorod.

      Births amongst bombs in east Ukraine's last maternity hospital

      In Pokrovsk, the last maternity hospital in eastern Ukraine faces relentless bombardments as Russian forces advance. Head obstetrician Ivan Tsyganok describes the dire conditions: frequent attacks, staff shortages, power outages, and a rise in premature births. Patients and staff, stressed and malnourished, often shelter from missile attacks. Despite the dangers, doctors remain determined to continue their work. The potential closure of the hospital would force relocating patients to Dnipro, a risky journey during labor, marking a tragic loss for the region.

      Civilians killed and wounded as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks. Russia claims gains in the east

      Russia and Ukraine have exchanged drone, missile, and shelling attacks, with at least two people killed in Ukrainian strikes on the partly Russian-occupied Donetsk region, and at least five wounded. Russia claimed control of two villages in the east, one in the Kharkiv region and one in the Luhansk region.

      Microsoft Outage: Sanctioned Russia emerges unscathed in global IT mishap

      Russian officials claim that Moscow has been spared the impact of the global IT systems outage due to increased self-sufficiency after years of Western sanctions. Microsoft and other IT firms have suspended sales of new products in Russia and scaled down operations in line with sanctions imposed over Russia's war in Ukraine. CrowdStrike, a US cybersecurity company whose "Falcon Sensor" software caused Microsoft Windows to crash, had no known customers in Russia.

      Why did Trump bring up CrowdStrike in his 2019 call with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy?

      A global IT outage on Friday, impacting airports, banks, and other businesses, has been traced to a software issue from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The glitch, linked to a Windows update, has led to significant disruptions, including flight cancellations and service interruptions. CrowdStrike has confirmed that the issue is not a security breach. The problem affects only Windows systems, with other platforms remaining operational.

      Steel Ring of Security: Vladimir Putin's secret palace under heavy guard following Ukraine drone incursion

      In response to intensified Ukrainian drone strikes, President Vladimir Putin has significantly strengthened the defenses around his Valdai palace. Satellite images from May 6 reveal multiple air defense systems, including Pantsir-S1 units and an S-400 system, deployed around the estate. Analysts warn that static defenses may be vulnerable to attacks from unprotected angles. The palace, Putin’s private retreat, is heavily fortified and features luxurious amenities. The heightened security underscores the broader impact of the Ukraine conflict on regional defense strategies.

      Hospital strike shows Russia's 'intentional targeting' of medical facilities, accuses Ukranian FM

      Russian missiles struck Kyiv's Okhmatdyt children's hospital. Foreign Minister Kuleba accused Russia of intentional targeting. Photos show damage, injuries; over 100 injured, 31 dead. Emergency services clear rubble. Yermak sought accountability. Kuleba urged global air defense aid, UNSC meeting, condemned civilian infrastructure attacks. Zelenskyy with Polish Prime Minister discussed aid.

      Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5

      A Russian missile and drone attack on Dnipro killed five civilians and injured 47, including a 14-year-old girl. The assault shattered windows in schools and kindergartens, damaged a children's hospital ICU, and sparked fires in another hospital. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a video of the missile strike over Ukraine's fourth-largest city. The ongoing war, started by Russia's invasion three years ago, has resulted in over 10,000 civilian deaths and 20,000 injuries, according to the UN. Ukraine received $2.2 billion from the IMF for welfare payments, doctors' and teachers' salaries, and more.

      Oil prices steady as markets weigh supply tensions, China economic recovery

      Oil prices remained steady on Tuesday, balancing concerns over China's economic recovery, tensions in the Middle East, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

      Ukrainian drones and missiles kill 6 in Russia and Crimea, fresh bombing of Kharkiv leaves 1 dead

      Russian authorities reported four deaths and over 100 injuries in Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Sunday, while the second day of Russia's aerial bombing of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine killed at least one person. Five people were killed by falling debris when five Ukrainian missiles were shot down in Sevastopol, a port city in Russia-annexed Crimea.

      Ukraine says it struck one of Russia's most advanced warplanes

      Ukraine hit a modern Russian warplane at an air base far from the front lines, using Western-supplied weapons. Satellite photos confirm the strike on a Su-57 fighter plane at the Akhtubinsk base.

      Western army trainers in Ukraine not immune from strikes, Kremlin says

      Western army instructors who train Ukrainian soldiers in the country would have no "immunity" from Russian strikes, the Kremlin said Tuesday, amid reports that France could despatch military trainers to Ukraine. France does not officially have military personnel assisting or training Ukrainian forces in Ukraine at the moment.

      'Risk averse' West torn over Ukraine push to strike Russia: analysts

      Amid rising calls for Ukraine to strike inside Russia using Western-supplied long-range weapons, allies remain cautious due to fears of escalation and nuclear threats from Moscow. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged lifting restrictions to aid Ukraine's defense, but the US and Germany hesitate. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism, divisions persist among Western leaders. Some, like French President Emmanuel Macron, suggest deploying Western troops, challenging traditional stances and highlighting deepening debates on the conflict's next steps.

      Putin warns Western weapons striking Russia would have 'serious consequences'

      Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of "serious consequences" if Western countries allow Ukraine to use their weapons to strike Russia. He emphasized the importance of considering the small territory and dense population of European countries before discussing strikes deep into Russian territory.

      Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills twelve, injures dozens

      A Russian strike on a hardware superstore in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulted in 11 deaths, with President Zelensky condemning the attack as "vile". The strike hit the 'Epitsentr' store, causing casualties and extensive damage. The attack drew international condemnation, with French President Macron calling it "unacceptable". Kharkiv, near the Russian border, has been a frequent target for Russian missiles. Zelensky called for increased air defense support and accused Putin of terrorism for the attack. The incident occurred amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of border attacks.

      Seven dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv pleads for weapons

      On Thursday, Russia launched missile strikes on Kharkiv, killing seven people at a printing house and wounding 28 others, as President Zelenskiy criticized Western allies for insufficient military support. The city, heavily bombarded for months, faced an intensified ground offensive beginning May 10, which has reportedly stalled. Around 15 missiles targeted transport infrastructure and the printing house, causing significant damage and casualties. Zelenskiy and other Ukrainian officials have called for more air defense systems, emphasizing the need for greater international assistance to counter Russian attacks effectively.

      Ukrainian strike on Crimea airbase destroys three Russian warplanes, satellite firm says

      The company cited satellite imagery taken on Thursday as showing that two MiG-31 fighter jets and an Su-27 fighter jet had been destroyed. It said one MiG-29 fighter aircraft also appeared to have been damaged. Ukraine has not publicly claimed responsibility for striking the airbase.

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