The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use

All United Nations member-countries should accede to the Convention on Cluster Munitions and eradicate cluster bombs from the world

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Ukrainian troops launch surprise raid across Dnipro River and break through some of Russia’s defences

Russian military bloggers suggest some of Moscow’s soldiers were either killed or captured in the raid

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Turning food into a weapon: how Russia resorted to one of the oldest forms of warfare

With Russia blockading Ukraine’s eastern ports, an alternative route to the west is possible but faces serious problems

The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2023

Ukrainian forces cross Dnipro River in bid to breach southern frontline

Up to seven boats landed east of Kherson city and broke through defensive lines, say Russian military bloggers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

Scottish staff at Ministry of Defence missile depot vote to escalate strike action

SCOTTISH staff at a Ministry of Defence (MoD) missile depot have voted to escalate strike action in a pay dispute.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 532 of the invasion

Ukrainian forces have made an attempt to cross the Dnieper River dividing liberated and occupied Kherson; at least 45 injured in blast outside Moscow

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023

Israel ‘will return Lebanon to the Stone Age’ if Hezbollah starts a war

During a visit to border area, Israel’s defence minister said Hezbollah and Lebanon will be ‘eroded’ if war breaks out.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023

Ukrainian forces ‘in surprise raid’ to gain foothold on east side of Dnipro River

Up to seven Ukrainian boats are reported to have been involved in the operation

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: factory explosion near Moscow injures 45 but cause remains unclear – as it happened

Russian media reports people remain trapped after explosion at Zagorsk optical-mechanical plant

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023

🔴 Live: Russia launches deadly rocket attack on city of Zaporizhzhia

At least two people have been killed and more injured after a Russian rocket attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, near Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris…

France 24 · Aug 9, 2023