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The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Explainer-Why drones pose a different challenge for Ukraine than missiles

Since President Vladimir Putin shifted tactics last week to mount air strikes on infrastructure targets across Ukraine, Moscow has ramped up its use of two main weapons: long-range cruise missiles and so-called "suicide drones".

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Britain readies sanctions against Iran for supplying Russia with ‘kamikaze’ drones OLD

Tehran continues to deny sending drones to Moscow

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Ukraine insurance costs surpass Iraq war levels, industry sources say

Insurance for humanitarian workers, journalists, engineers and others heading to Ukraine is now more expensive and harder to organise than during the Iraq war.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

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UK to enforce new sanctions over Ukrainian power plant ‘Iranian’ drone attacks

The Foreign Secretary was due to make an announcement on Thursday

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2022

Ukraine plans power cuts after Russian strikes on plants

Local ‘stabilisation blackouts’ will take place around country at times between 7am and 10pm

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

Russia says it continued to hit Ukrainian energy and military sites over last 24 hours

Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday its forces continued to hit military and energy targets in Ukraine over the last 24 hours.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

In Kherson attack, Ukrainian spirits high but arms supplies low

Ukrainian army officials say military aid is needed to advance past Russian fortified positions towards Kherson city.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022

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Ukraine's utilities threatened by Russia in war's new phase

Russia has declared its intention to increase its targeting of Ukraine’s power, water and other vital infrastructure in its latest phase of the nearly 8-month-old war

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 239

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 239th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022

Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran helped Russia operate drones from Crimea

Ukraine on Thursday warned of a “growing” threat of a new Russian offensive from Belarus, after Minsk and Moscow last week announced a joint force "to defend" Belarusian borders. Washington, meanwhile, said it believes Iranian military personnel “were on the ground in Crimea” to help Russia operate the Tehran-provided “kamikaze”…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2022

Ukraine faces rolling blackouts after attacks on power stations

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian electrical grid operator Ukrenergo told the nation to be prepared for alternating blackouts on Thursday after Russian missile attacks damaged more power producers on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

Russia to review working with U.N. chief if he inspects drones in Ukraine

Russia said on Wednesday that it will reassess cooperation with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres if he sends experts to Ukraine to inspect drones that Western powers say were made in Iran and used by Moscow in violation of a U.N. resolution.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

U.S. says Iranians in Crimea helping Russia use drones against Ukraine

Washington said on Thursday it believed Iranian military staff had been deployed in Crimea to provide assistance to Russian forces using Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine, as the West slapped sanctions on Tehran in response.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Ukraine hails ‘new era’ of air defence as US rushes to send new systems in response to Russian missiles

Ukraine heralded a ‘new era of air defence’ as the US and UK rushed to deliver advance systems to Kyiv in response to devastating Russian missile strikes, Richard Hall reports

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Vladimir Putin introduces martial law in Russian-held parts of Ukraine

In a televised address to members of his security council, Putin instructed the government to set up a special coordinating council under Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to work with Russia's regions to boost Moscow's war effort in Ukraine

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

New wave of Russian air raids hits Ukrainian cities, energy sites

Ukraine’s allies promise to send more air defence systems and missiles to Kyiv as Russia renews aerial bombardment.

France 24 · Oct 19, 2022

Putin turns to Tehran: Can Iranian drones offset Moscow's losses in Ukraine?

How will a Russia in retreat react? Vladimir Putin's brand new military commander is foretelling the pullout from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, the Kremlin's first major catch at the start of the invasion. If the objective is to subdue Ukraine on the battlefield, the signs for Moscow do…

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

The Ukrainians forced to flee their homeland through the country of their invaders

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have had to escape the war via Russia. Neighbouring Estonia has become a sanctuary for those unwilling to stay on enemy soil.

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The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022

Ukraine war: Iranian 'kamikaze' drones can inflict serious damage but will not be a gamechanger

Many Ukrainians are facing the prospect of a winter of power outages after about 30% of the country’s power stations were knocked out in just over a week. The deputy head of the president’s office, Kyrylo Tymoshenko, has warned that the country needs to be prepared for “a hard winter”.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

EU preparing sanctions against Iran over Russia drone sales

European Union officials and diplomats say the bloc has evidence that Iran is supplying drones to Russia for use its war in Ukraine and is drawing up a list of sanctions in retaliation

France 24 · Oct 19, 2022

People of Ukraine win EU Sakharov prize for their fight against Russia

The people of Ukraine and their representatives were awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize Wednesday for their resistance to Russia's invasion and ongoing war.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Explainer-Iran and Russia's growing drone alliance amid Western outcry

Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones, said Iranian officials, a move that has infuriated the United States and other Western powers which are backing Ukraine in the war.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Ukraine to curb power supplies Thursday after Russia attacks power plants

Ukraine will restrict electricity supplies across the country on Thursday after Russia knocked out more power generating plants, a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

How Russia is rounding up reluctant army recruits for Ukraine

Russian police accused of raiding hostels, homeless shelters and student dormitories in attempt to boost the military.

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Russian army vows to 'fight to death' as tens of thousands are evacuated from Kherson

Kherson was the first major city to fall to the Russians at the start of the war and remains the only regional capital under Moscow’s control, so retaking it would be a huge victory for Ukraine

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