The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Three soldiers killed after drone attack on Russian air base

The drone was reportedly shot down by air defences at the Engels airfield on Sunday evening

Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2022

Russia shoots down Ukrainian drone near its Engels airbase

The Russian military reported on Monday that it shot down a Ukrainian drone approaching an airbase deep inside Russia, the second time the airbase has been targeted this month

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022

Three dead as explosions rock Russian airbase housing Putin's nuclear bombers

Three people have reportedly died and more hospitalised after a Ukrainian kamikaze drone reportedly hit an airbase deep inside Russia used to house Vladimir Putin's nuclear bombers

Daily Mirror · Dec 26, 2022

Ukrainian Drone Downed in Russian Air Base, 3 Killed

Russian air defense troops downed a Ukrainian drone as it approached an air base in southern Russia and three military personnel died after being struck by debris, Russian news agencies said Monday. It was the second attack on the Engels base this month. Engels, in the southern Saratov region, lies…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 26, 2022

Three killed from falling drone wreckage at Russian military base in Saratov -Defence Ministry

Three military personnel were killed as a result of wreckage from a Ukrainian drone falling on a military base in Russia's Saratov region, Russian agencies reported citing the country's defence ministry.

Reuters · Dec 26, 2022

Ukraine news - live: Kyiv aiming for February peace summit, says foreign minister

‘Every war ends in a diplomatic way,’ says foreign minister

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022

Russian troops work 'round-the-clock' on new air defence positions - Interfax

Russians troops are working "round-the-clock" at new anti-aircraft missile system positions to defend against missile and air strikes by Ukraine, the Russian Interfax reported late on Sunday citing the defence ministry.

Reuters · Dec 26, 2022

Blast at Russian base after apparent Ukrainian drone penetrates deep

A drone believed to be Ukrainian penetrated hundreds of kilometers through Russian airspace, causing a deadly explosion at the main base for Moscow's strategic bombers in the latest attack to expose gaps in its air defences.

Reuters · Dec 26, 2022

Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near bomber air base, three killed

Russia said on Monday it had shot down a Ukrainian drone close to one of its air bases for long-range bombers deep inside its own territory and that three Russian air force personnel had been killed in the incident.

Reuters · Dec 26, 2022

Belarus says Russia-deployed Iskander missile systems ready for use

The Iskander tactical missile systems and the S-400 air defence systems that Russia has deployed to Belarus are fully prepared to perform their intended tasks, a senior Belarusian defence ministry official said on Sunday.

Reuters · Dec 26, 2022